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COVID-19: First 2 positive cases detected in Rohingya camps
The first two positive cases of Covid-19 were identified in the Rohingya camps in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Thursday.
Rohingya Repatriation: UNDP, UNHCR, Myanmar extend MoU
The UN Development Programme (UNDP), and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Monday agreed with the government of Myanmar to extend the tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for activities in Rakhine State amid no repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh.
Other nations also have responsibility to shelter Rohingyas floating at Bay: FM
Bangladesh has pointed out international community's continuous call only on Bangladesh to shelter Rohingyas floating at Bay on boat saying the other countries of the Bay of Bengal region are not requested to share the burden in a similar way.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen urged all the countries to take effective steps quickly to resolve the Rohingya crisis.
He conveyed the message when British Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations Lord Ahmad made a phone call to him on Monday requesting Bangladesh to give shelter to floating Rohingyas at Bay.
"Despite limited resources, Bangladesh has already given shelter to around 1.1 million Rohingyas on humanitarian ground. The small number of floating 500 Rohingyas are not in Bangladesh territory," he said.
Talking to UNB, a diplomat said it is the responsibility of surrounding countries of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea to share the responsibility and helping the distressed people in the deep sea.
There are eight countries -- Myanmar, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Bangladesh – in the Bay of Bengal region.
Foreign Minister Dr Momen said though Bangladesh was requested to give shelter to floating Rohingyas showing humanity, other countries in the region were not requested to do the same thing.
HRW urges Bangladesh to take Rohingyas stranded in Bay
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Saturday urged Bangladesh to take in hundreds of Rohingyas who are stranded in the Bay of Bengal.
Saving lives at sea must be a collective effort: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has sought greater coordination and responsibility-sharing by states to address the maritime movements of refugees and asylum-seekers in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea saving lives.
COVID-19: UNHCR warns of severe consequences of annual monsoon in Bangladesh
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Tuesday warned of life-threatening consequences if annual monsoon preparations cannot be completed on time in Bangladesh amid the global outbreak of COVID-19.
Vessels carrying Rohingyas at Sea: UNHCR seeks strong search, rescue efforts
In light of reports of vessels in similar circumstances carrying Rohingyas still at sea, the UNHCR strongly sought "stepped-up search and rescue efforts" that need to be conducted in a timely manner.
UNHCR 'doing all it can' to prevent spread of coronavirus
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, on Tuesday detailed a series of measures it is taking in its field operations to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and prevent further spread.
Race against time to prevent coronavirus outbreak in Rohingya camps
The sprawling Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, hosts to more than 1.1 million forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals, are vulnerable to a high risk of coronavirus outbreak which could prove deadly for both the refugees and the local community.
Global community must work ‘meaningfully’ over safe return of Rohingyas: State Minister
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam on Tuesday said the international community, including the UN agencies, must work meaningfully and vigorously and engage with the government of Myanmar to create an environment that would be conducive to voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return of Rohingyas.