Rohingya refugees
India sets up holding center for Rohingya in Kashmir
Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir have sent at least 168 Rohingya refugees to a holding center, police said Sunday, in a process that they say is for the deportation of thousands of the refugees living in the region.
Japan to work towards early repatriation of Rohingyas: Envoy
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki has said Japan will work towards early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
1,800 more Rohingyas moved to Bhasan Char
A group of nearly 1,800 refugee Rohingyas set sail for Bhasan Char Thursday, as part of the government's plan to relocate them to the remote Bay of Bengal island from crammed camps in Cox’s Bazar.
Japan to fund water supply improvements in Cox's Bazar for hosts and refugees
The government of Japan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have concluded an agreement which will provide approximately US$ 10 million to support the improvement of the water supply and distribution system for Bangladeshi host communities and “Rohingya“ refugees in Teknaf Upazila, Cox’s Bazar.
Rohingya boat: IOM calls for immediate rescue as deaths reported
With the latest reports that a vessel with Rohingya refugees is in distress in the Andaman Sea, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has called on countries in the region to meet their international obligations and ensure that all on board the vessel are immediately rescued and safely disembarked.
Mental health support centre for Rohingyas opened in Ukhiya
A Mental Health and Psycho-social Support (MHPSS) centre for Rohingya refugees was launched at Kutupalong in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday.
South, Southeast Asian govts urged to rescue Rohingyas stranded at sea
Fortify Rights has said the regional governments in South and Southeast Asia should support safe disembarkation and humanitarian assistance for scores of Rohingya refugees on a boat reportedly adrift at sea.
Maldives to recruit workers from Bangladesh, its FM says
The Maldives will recruit workers from Bangladesh by creating a solid framework under an agreement, said visiting Foreign Minister of the Maldives Abdulla Shahid.
Rohingya refugees fear returning to Myanmar after coup
Rohingya refugees from Myanmar living in camps in Bangladesh condemned the military coup in their homeland and said it makes them more fearful to return.
Rohingya relocation: 1,778 more heading towards Bhasan Char
As part of the government’s initiative to relocate Rohingyas to Bhasan Char, 1,778 more Rohingyas started their journey to the island in the third batch in one ship on Friday.