Rohingya crisis

Rohingya crisis being prolonged by geopolitics

Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain said yesterday that while the Bay of Bengal holds significant importance for Bangladesh, it also attracts the attention of global powers like India, the US, and China, each of whom has their own strategic interests in the region.

Rohingya crisis: Yunus seeks global attention, shares 3 proposals

"We must pay attention," Yunus said at a high-level discussion on the Rohingya crisis held on the sidelines of UN General Assembly

Rohingya Crisis: US encourages Bangladesh to continue working with ASEAN

"The international community cannot let Bangladesh shoulder this enormous responsibility alone," Uzra Zeya said at the high-level UNGA side event on Rohingya crisis

Prevent a repeat of Rohingya atrocities

International community should play a more active role

Rohingyas being forcibly recruited by Myanmar military: report

Community leaders have been pressured to compile lists of at least 50 men for each small village and at least 100 for each IDP camp and large village

BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / A tale of forced displacement and uncertain futures

Review of ‘The Displaced Rohingyas: A Tale Of A Vulnerable Community’ (Routledge, 2024), edited by SK Tawfique M Haque, Bulbul Siddiqi, and Mahmudur Rahman Bhuiyan.

PM calls for global efforts

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday called upon the international community to take measures to repatriate Rohingyas to their homeland of Myanmar and ensure their dignified lives there.

Wait for Rohingya repatriation gets even longer

With the escalation of conflict in Myanmar, the possibility of Rohingya repatriation materialising anytime soon has become remote, heaping the challenges for the Bangladesh government in managing the displaced people in the face of shrinking humanitarian aid for them.

PM calls for global efforts for Rohingya repatriation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the international community to take measures to repatriate Rohingyas to their homeland of Myanmar and ensure their dignified lives there

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Why the Rohingya seek hope across high seas

The decision to make this treacherous journey is driven by the numerous challenges we face in refugee camps.

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

Rohingya must be repatriated to their original villages

Myanmar must not backtrack on its promise.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

Don’t let the Rohingya return to uncertainty

Safety and dignity in Myanmar must be ensured in repatriation talks.

August 25, 2023
August 25, 2023

My life in the Rohingya camp

Six years ago, there was no option for 12-year-old Moshowraf but to escape Myanmar to survive.

July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023

Has the ICC lost traction on Rohingya genocide case?

The resolution of the Rohingya crisis appears to have met a dead end. Quite predictably, yet another round of questionable repatriation efforts has stalled.

June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023

Supporting the extreme poor in Cox’s Bazar

Supporting the poor people affected by the Rohingya crisis is crucial for maintaining stability in the region.

May 29, 2023
May 29, 2023

Safe repatriation must be the goal

We need a sustainable, not one-off, solution

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

Rohingya Issue: China wants repatriation to start soon

China wants prompt Rohingya repatriation and is interested in building regional connectivity in South and South East Asia under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023

How the media helped shape a negative perception of the Rohingya

Oversimplified representation of the Rohingya crisis perpetuates the notion of refugees being problematic and burdensome.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Hasina, Kishida for resolving Rohingya crisis to ensure regional stability

Bangladesh PM expressed her appreciation for Japan's support for displaced persons thus far, including its humanitarian assistance as the first country to do so for those resettled in Bhasan Char