Rohingya crisis

Solution to Rohingya crisis rests in Myanmar: UN

UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman says the 'origins and solutions to the Rohingya crisis rest in Myanmar'.
13 December 2017, 12:39 PM

Myanmar working group to visit Dhaka Dec 19

A delegation of Myanmar working group will visit Bangladesh on December 19 to ascertain the modalities for execution of the bilateral deal signed between Dhaka and Naypyidaw for repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingya people.
12 December 2017, 14:41 PM

Rohingya repatriation deal bad for refugees: HRW

Human Rights Watch has disapproved of the Rohingya repatriation deal inked between Bangladesh and Myanmar, and said it will “be bad” for the refugees.
12 December 2017, 04:53 AM

How to make it easier for the Rohingyas

Winter is coming, and the now more than 620,000 Rohingyas living temporarily in Bangladesh need to worry about adequate winter clothing, food, and possible firewood to burn to keep them warm for the next few months.
11 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Rohingya Refugees - Repatriation or resettlement?

In the past weeks, three important developments related to the Rohingya issue took place. First was the agreement between the governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar on the refugee repatriation.
10 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Stop attacks on Rohingyas

The US House of Representatives has condemned the "ethnic cleansing of the Rohingyas" and passed a resolution by a two-thirds voice vote "calling for an end to the attacks" against the Muslim minority in Myanmar.
7 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Return of Rohingyas: Rakhine situation not conducive yet

The present conditions in Rakhine are not conducive for safe and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees, said the UN refugee agency yesterday.
7 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Rohingyas should not be forced to move: UN

The United Nations has laid emphasis on safe repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh to their homeland without any force.
7 December 2017, 04:52 AM

UN officials for ensuring safety in Myanmar

The United Nations has warned against repatriation of the Rohingyas to their homeland without ensuring safety in Myanmar.
6 December 2017, 18:00 PM

China suggests int’l role to facilitate Rohingya repatriation

China has said the international community should encourage Bangladesh and Myanmar to work together to facilitate the repatriation of refugees.
6 December 2017, 06:41 AM

Dhaka-London discuss Rohingya return execution

The United Kingdom has assured Bangladesh of continuing its support over Rohingya issue.
6 December 2017, 05:12 AM

Resolving Rohingya Crisis: Hasina seeks support from Cambodia

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday sought support from Cambodia for a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis as it is a threat to regional peace and stability.
4 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Dhaka seeks Phnom Penh's support for ‘durable solution’ to Rohingya crisis

Bangladesh seeks Cambodian support towards a "durable solution" to Rohingya crisis as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina holds official talks with her Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen.
4 December 2017, 06:10 AM

Only 34pc of $434m fund for Rohingyas raised so far: Report

Only 34 percent of the $434 million needed to provide assistance to 1.2 million people, including host communities in Cox's Bazar district, has been raised when Rohingyas are still suffering from various problems, says a new report released.
4 December 2017, 04:24 AM

'The presence of God today is also called Rohingya'

For the first time on his Asia tour, Pope Francis referred to the Rohingya people by name yesterday and assured them of continued support so that they can get their rights back.
1 December 2017, 18:00 PM

Stand by Bangladesh

Pope Francis yesterday called for "decisive" international action on the Rohingya refugee crisis as he began a visit to Bangladesh, where more than 620,000 of the Muslim minority have sought sanctuary after fleeing violence in Myanmar.
30 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Keep up the pressure on Myanmar

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday reiterated her call to the international community, including the UN, to maintain the pressure on the Myanmar government to take back its nationals from Bangladesh.
29 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Pope sidesteps Rohingya crisis

Pope Francis called for respect for rights and justice in a keenly-watched address in Myanmar yesterday, but refrained from any mention of the Rohingya or the alleged ethnic cleansing that has driven huge numbers of the Muslim minority from the country.
28 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Govt okays Tk 2,312cr project

The government is going to build settlements in Bhasanchar island of Hatiya upazila for temporarily accommodating one lakh of more than 10 lakh Myanmar nationals sheltered in Bangladesh.
28 November 2017, 18:00 PM

China's peace plan and where things now stand

The Rohingya crisis has been tough on Bangladesh. First, because of the sheer scale of the influx from Myanmar and its continuity and second because Bangladesh has had to witness them from up close which always makes it more difficult.
28 November 2017, 18:00 PM