Rohingya
Myanmar Independent Commission to talk with more than 150 Rohingyas
Cox’s Bazar, Aug 19 (UNB) - Myanmar Independent Commission of Enquiry Team has arrived in Cox’s Bazar to interview 150 to 200 Rohingyas. However, it is presumed that the Rohingyas would not give interview if they do not get assurance of adequate security and safety for their return to Myanmar.
Norway for expediting global efforts to ensure “voluntary, safe” Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Aug 19 (UNB) – Norway has laid emphasis on working together to make sure that things are improving on Myanmar side and expediting the global efforts to ensure the “voluntary and safe” return of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State.
Rohingya repatriation anytime, says FS
Dhaka, Aug 18 (UNB) – Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque on Sunday said the repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State will begin anytime mentioning that the issue is very much on the table.
UN says 2nd attempt to return Rohingya to Myanmar planned
Bangkok, Aug 16 (AP/UNB) — Myanmar and Bangladesh are making a second attempt to start repatriating Rohingya Muslims after more than 700,000 of them fled a security crackdown in Myanmar almost two years ago, Bangladeshi and U.N. officials said Friday.
Over half a million Rohingyas receive identity documents: UNHCR
Dhaka, Aug 9 (UNB) - More than 500,000 Rohingyas from Myanmar were jointly registered by the Bangladesh authorities and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency as of Wednesday.
India to help resolve Rohingya problem, says Modi
Dhaka, Aug 8 (UNB) – Stating that his government thinks there should be a quick solution to the Rohingya problem, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured Bangladesh of cooperation over the Rohingya repatriation after discussions with Myanmar.
Two years into Rohingya influx: Host community’s woes worsen further
Dhaka, Aug 6 (UNB) - Nurul Hossain, the lone breadwinner of a 10-member family in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar district, has been in dire straits trying to make ends meet ever since losing his cultivable land due to the influx of Rohingyas into his locality from neighbouring Myanmar.
Rohingya repatriation to begin this month, expects FM
Dhaka, Aug 4 (UNB) – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday hoped that the repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Rakhine State will begin this month on a small scale.
Rohingya a growing regional security issue: Malaysia
Dhaka, Aug 3 (UNB) - Malaysia has described Rohingya problem as a growing regional security issue saying it is merely not a domestic problem, according to the Annual Security Outlook 2019 released by Asean.
Japan urges Myanmar to take “more strenuous efforts” to repatriate Rohingyas
Dhaka, Aug 2 (UNB) - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has urged the Myanmar government to take “more strenuous efforts” to take Rohingyas back from Bangladesh to their place of origin in Rakhine State.