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.

January 27, 2023
January 27, 2023

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.

September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022

“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.

October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020

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).

August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019

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.

August 24, 2019
August 24, 2019

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.

June 4, 2019
June 4, 2019

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.

June 1, 2019
June 1, 2019

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.

April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019

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.

July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018

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.

July 25, 2018
July 25, 2018

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.