Myanmar Rohingya Crisis in Bangladesh

A forgotten partition: Myanmar’s long separation from South Asia

What was the first partition of the British Raj in 1937 created a separate crown colony with very little representative government

Is the opportunity for Rohingya repatriation slipping away?

Bangladesh must have meaningful dialogue with all actors involved for repatriation of Rohingya refugees.

Rohingya robber killed in Cox’s Bazar gunfight: Rab

A Rohingya man, identified as a robber by law enforcers, has been killed in a “gunfight” with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Cox’s Bazar.

Myanmar must do more to protect Rohingyas: UK

The UK government has welcomed the verdict of International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Myanmar and said the country must do more to protect the Rohingyas.

War crimes, not genocide: Myanmar foreign ministry

Myanmar rejected accusations of “genocide” in a statement by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding yesterday’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling, the Mizzima reports.

6.35 lakh Rohingya refugees, host community to get cholera vaccine

Over 6,35,000 Rohingyas refugees and Bangladesh host community will be vaccinated against cholera in a month-long campaign began yesterday at the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar and nearby areas.

4 countries seek safety of Rohingyas, host communities in Cox’s Bazar

Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland says a "safe and secure" situation in the Rohingya camps and surrounding areas in Cox's Bazar must be upheld so that Rohingyas and host communities can feel safe and protected.

Bangladesh to raise Rohingya issue at UNGA for global support

Bangladesh will strongly raise her voice regarding Rohingya repatriation at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly so that Myanmar remains under continued global pressure to take back their citizens.

More global focus needs to be on Rohingya repatriation: Japanese expert

The international community needs to focus more on repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State instead of focusing only on their food, shelter and healthcare issues, says a Japanese South Asian affairs expert.

August 27, 2019
August 27, 2019

Bangladesh needs deeper political engagement for Rohingya repatriation

Bangladesh needs to have deeper political engagement with Myanmar as well as allies of both the countries – China, Japan and India – for sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis, experts and diplomats say.

August 24, 2019
August 24, 2019

Omar Faruk murder: 2 Rohingyas killed in Cox’s Bazar 'gunfight'

Two Rohingya people, also accused of Jubo League leader Omar Faruk murder case, are killed in a reported gunfight with police in Cox’s Bazar early.

July 30, 2019
July 30, 2019

Rohingya crisis: Japan eager to play mediator

Japan has expressed its eagerness to actively perform a role of mediator between Bangladesh and Myanmar to ensure immediate smooth repatriation of Rohingya people to their place of origin in Myanmar.

July 10, 2019
July 10, 2019

Cox’s Bazar ecological balance under threat for Rohingyas: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the environmental balance of Cox's Bazar is under threat as settlements are being established there for Rohingyas clearing hills and forests.

July 6, 2019
July 6, 2019

Myanmar has political will to take Rohingyas back: Chinese FM

Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said Myanmar has a 'political will' over the repatriation of displaced Rohingyas.

July 5, 2019
July 5, 2019

Dhaka, Beijing agree on speedy Rohingya solution

Dhaka and Beijing agree on speedy solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held talks in Beijing.

July 5, 2019
July 5, 2019

2 Rohingyas held with Bangladeshi passport

Two Rohingya youths have been detained with Bangladeshi passports and visas for India and Myanmar at Akhaura Immigration Check-post in Brahmanbaria.

July 5, 2019
July 5, 2019

11 hurt, 273 shelters damaged in rain at Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp

At least 11 Rohingyas have been injured and 273 shelters are destroyed in three days of continuous rain in the Rohingya settlements at Cox’s Bazar, says UN Refugee Agency.

June 26, 2019
June 26, 2019

Rohingyas may be threat for security if not repatriated soon: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells parliament that the security and stability of Bangladesh may be hampered if the displaced Rohingyas cannot be repatriated soon.

June 15, 2019
June 15, 2019

President seeks CICA support to repatriate Rohingyas

President M Abdul Hamid has solicited support and cooperation from Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) partners to repatriate the forcibly displaced Rohingya people to their ancestral homeland in Myanmar with safety and dignity.