Rohingya Crisis
Global leadership, S Asian partners urged to act for quick return of Rohingyas
Bangladesh on Wednesday said the global leadership, especially South Asian partners, needs to do more to ensure quick repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmar.
UN chief urges Myanmar to resolve Rohingya crisis
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the plight of the 730,000 Muslim Rohingya refugees from Myanmar's Rakhine state, calling on Myanmar's government to take responsibility by dealing with the root causes of their flight and working toward their safe repatriation.
Modi tells Suu Kyi about importance of quick Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Nov 3 (UNB) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised that the “speedy, safe and sustainable” return of Rohingyas to their homes in Rakhine was in the interest of the region, the displaced people, and all three neighbouring States -- India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Bangladesh to verify Myanmar’s claim of ‘voluntary’ Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh will verify Myanmar’s claim of “voluntary nature” of some Rohingyas to Myanmar as it keeps “spreading misleading information” to the international community to avoid repatriation though record says no Rohingya is taken back.
UN chief for embracing innovations for better life
Dhaka, Oct 30 (UNB) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all to commit and embrace innovations to ensure a better life for future generations and chart a path towards sustainable, inclusive urban development that benefits all.
Voluntary return of Rohingyas is only solution: PM to NAM leaders
Baku (Azerbaijan), Oct 25 (UNB) – Noting that Rohingya crisis has the potential to destabilise Bangladesh and beyond, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said voluntary return of the displaced Rohingyas to their homes in the Rakhine State in safety, security and dignity is the only solution to the crisis.
US wants Bangladesh to postpone Rohingya relocation to Bhashan Char
Dhaka, Oct 24 (UNB) - Appreciating the country for opening its borders to huge Rohingya refugees, the United States has urged Bangladesh to "postpone" its Rohingya relocation plan to Bhashan char until independent experts can determine it a suitable location, though Bangladesh is looking for a voluntary nature of relocation.
Japan urges Myanmar to create environment for Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) – Japan has urged Myanmar authorities to create an environment “conducive” to the repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin.
Rohingya crisis: Experts call for ending culture of impunity
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB) - International experts at a conclave in The Hague on Friday underscored the importance of the UN, relevant member states and regional bodies to each play a role in finding a long-term, viable and acceptable resolution to the Rohingya crisis.
Rohingyas won’t be given forestland: Standing Committee
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 18 (UNB) – Saber Hossain Chowdhury, chief of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forest and Climate Change, said no more forestland would be given to the Rohingyas staying at camps in the district.