Rohingya
UN expert Lee to visit Bhashan Char today
Dhaka, Jan 24 (UNB) - The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Yanghee Lee will visit Bhashan Char, an island in Noakhali, today (Thursday).
Indian govt says it’s not party to Rohingya movement
Dhaka, Jan 22 (UNB) - The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said their government is not a party to movements of Rohingyas mentioning that it is aware of media reports of alleged movement into Bangladesh by some such persons.
Address key drivers of insecurity, violence in Rakhine: INGOs
Dhaka, Jan 22 (UNB) - A group of International NGOs (INGOs) in Myanmar have said the key drivers of insecurity and violence in Rakhine need to be comprehensively addressed, as outlined in the recommendations put forward by the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State.
BSF takes back Rohingyas from no man’s land
Brahmanbaria, Jan 22 (UNB) – Indian Border Security Force (BSF) took back 31 Rohingyas from the no man’s land on Tuesday, said Lt Col Golam Kabir, commander of 25 Border Guard Bangladesh Battalion.
Int’l community urged to act for early Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Jan 21 (UNB) - Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday urged the international community, including UNHCR, to put utmost efforts for the early repatriation of Rohingyas with dignity and safety.
Rohingya Crisis: Experts for moral diplomacy to mount pressure on Myanmar
Dhaka, Jan 20 (UNB) - Bangladesh can explore more ways with much importance on “moral diplomacy” reaching out to everyone in global society to put pressure on Myanmar for ending the Rohingya crisis, says a US professor.
Rohingya Crisis: Myanmar’s too slow efforts frustrate UN chief
Dhaka, Jan 19 (UNB) - UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has pointed out that Myanmar’s “too slow” efforts to ensure Rohingyas’ safe return to their place of origin in Rakhine making him frustrated enormously.
Came from India, ‘1,300 Rohingyas now in Cox’s Bazar transit point’
Cox’s Bazar, Jan 18 (UNB) – Rohingya Muslims, not less than 1,300, who entered Bangladesh from India recently, are now staying at Ukhia upazila’s Balukhali transit point, said an official here on Friday.
FM seeks effective int’l role in resolving Rohingya crisis
Sylhet, Jan 15 (UNB) - Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Tuesday laid emphasis on the global community’s role in resolving the protracted Rohingya crisis saying it is an international problem.
‘New arrivals’ cloud Rohingya repatriation prospect
Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNB) – Despite Bangladesh’s “serious efforts” to resume the halted repatriation process, the recent deteriorating condition in Rakhine State of Myanmar has brought “much worries” among all concerned, clouding the repatriation prospect, officials indicate.