Rohingyas
Entire int'l community should stand together over Rohingya repatriation: EU
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Rensje Teerink on Wednesday said the whole international community should stand together to find a solution to the Rohingya crisis with focus on their voluntary and sustainable repatriation to Myanmar.
UN for Rohingyas' free, informed decision on Bhashan Char relocation
The United Nations has said Rohingyas must be able to make a free and informed decision on relocation to Bhasan Char based upon relevant, accurate and updated information.
Dhaka wants OIC's continued support till Rohingyas are repatriated
Bangladesh has urged the OIC member States to continue political and humanitarian support to Bangladesh until dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar is ensured.
UK appreciative but wants assessment on Bhasan Char
The United Kingdom appreciates Bangladesh for hosting Rohingyas but it along with other partners calls for "independent and comprehensive" technical and protection assessments to evaluate the safety and sustainability of the Bhasan Char facilities.
WHO reports over 5150 COVID-19 cases in Cox’s Bazar
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports over 5,150 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cox’s Bazar since earlier in the year when the first case was detected in the district.
Rohingya relocation to Bhasan Char likely to begin soon
Bangladesh wants to begin relocation of Rohingyas to Bhasan Char soon as the government finds the weather and overall environment suitable for such relocation, officials said.
South Korea to provide US$ 300,000 to support Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar
South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun has announced a new contribution of US$ 300,000 to WFP Bangladesh to support its operations that provide food assistance to 860,000 people in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camps.
UNHCR welcomes EU’s support for Rohingyas, host communities in Cox’s Bazar
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has welcomed the generous, multi-year contribution of EUR 14 million or approximately Tk 139 crore from the European Union (EU), which will support UNHCR’s continued protection and assistance of Rohingyas and host communities in Cox’s Bazar.
Myanmar urged to ensure Rohingyas' voting rights ahead of polls
Myanmar-based civil society groups on Wednesday said the political disenfranchisement of the Rohingyas is of “particular concern” and “closely tied to the denial of citizenship for Rohingya and related laws”.
Japan provides $5 mn for Rohingyas, local farmers
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a new contribution of US$ 5 million from the government of Japan towards its support to farmers in the host community and displaced people from Myanmar who are now living in Cox’s Bazar district.