Rohingya Issue
Owning Non-Agri Land: Govt mulls a 40-bigha cap
The government is likely to limit the individual ownership of non-agricultural land to 40 bighas in an attempt to cope with the scarcity of farmland in the country.
“Water sharing of common rivers, including Teesta, mainly depends on India”
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has put on India the onus of resolving the issue of water-sharing of common trans-border rivers, including the Teesta.
Netherlands assures Dhaka of commitment to keep Myanmar accountable on Rohingya issue
The Netherlands has written a letter to Dhaka, assuring its strong commitment to the accountability of Myanmar which is accused of genocide against the Rohingya at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Rohingya Crisis / Dhaka to brief diplomats today
Bangladesh will brief diplomats stationed in Dhaka about the latest situation on the Rohingya issue today, as two consecutive efforts to begin the repatriation of the displaced people failed amid their unwillingness and distrust in the Myanmar government.
Rohingya Repatriation: Global leaders must act swiftly
Bangladesh will take a tougher position over Rohingya issue and global leaders must resolve it quickly to ensure peace and stability in the region, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said yesterday, reports UNB.
Atrocities on Rohingyas: OIC for suing Myanmar at ICJ
The Organisation of Islamic Conference has called for launching the case of Myanmar’s human rights violations against the Rohingyas at the International Court of Justice.
Rohingya Issue: Modi pledges continued support for Bangladesh
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday assured that New Delhi’s cooperation in resolving the protracted Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh would continue as President Abdul Hamid met him at Hyderabad House.
No pressure on MPs to take oath
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it is not her policy to divide any party or do anything that leads to a split in a party.
Step up efforts for Rohingya return
The UN Security Council yesterday urged the Government of Myanmar to step up its efforts to create conditions conducive to safe, voluntary and dignified return of the Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh.
Case for a UN Interim Administration in Rakhine
The situation has been further aggravated by the fact that host Bangladesh is itself a poor country, with a high population density, and that the country's southeast region is not the most geographically accessible area, with hilly terrains and lack of proper infrastructure.
Rohingyas in Bangladesh: Myanmar proposes taking them back
Myanmar yesterday formally proposed taking back the Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh but offered no specifics on how the repatriation of such a massive refugee population should take place. Bangladesh, on the other hand, proposed a bilateral agreement to facilitate the repatriation process and handed over a draft of the proposed deal to a visiting minister of the neighbouring country.
'We stand for mankind'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said people will eat one meal a day and share another with the distressed Rohingyas, if necessary.
Dhaka wants peaceful resolve of Rohingya issue: FM
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali says Bangladesh wants peaceful resolve of the Rohingya issue soon in line with the five-point proposal made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the recently concluded UN General Assembly.
Sheikh Hasina new star of East: Khaleej Times
A leading daily newspaper of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) highly appreciates Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her humane approach on the Rohingya issue, dubbing her as the "new star of the East".
Suu Kyi's first public speech
Needless to say that Myanmar's state counselor Aung San Suu Kyi's much awaited public speech regarding the crisis in the Rakhine state is deeply disappointing. We are shocked that she has chosen to gloss over the gross human rights violations carried out by Myanmarese security forces against Rohingyas.
UK declares £25m aid for Myanmar violence victims
Britain announces an additional £25million aid to meet the urgent needs of the people in both Myanmar and Bangladesh affected by the violence in Rakhine state.
PM flies to NY today to join UNGA
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves here today for New York to attend the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Rohingya Issue: Discussion in House 'today'
Two separate discussions, one on the Rohingya issue and the other on the apex court's verdict on the 16th constitutional amendment,
Quader hopes India to stand by Bangladesh over Rohingya issue
Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader expresses his hope that neighbouring country India will stand by Bangladesh over the Rohingya issue.
