Rohingya
Stay alert against Rohingyas mixing with locals: Minister
Local Government and Rural Development Minister Md Tajul Islam asked people to remain alert so that Rohingyas, the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals, do not get mixed with the local communities in the district.
Dhaka seeks European Parliament's role to help Rohingya repatriation
State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam has urged the European Parliament to remain seized with the Rohingya issue through its various monitoring mechanisms and tools towards facilitating the safe, dignified and voluntary return of the Rohingyas to Myanmar.
UN takes no action on order against Myanmar on Rohingyas
The U.N. Security Council on Tuesday discussed the International Court of Justice’s order that Myanmar must do all it can to prevent genocide against the Rohingya Muslims, but failed to agree on a statement.
China staying involved in Rohingya repatriation issue
Disaster Management and Relief State Minister Dr Md Enamur Rahman on Wednesday said China, Myanmar and Bangladesh had a discussion on Rohingya repatriation with the United Nations.
Rohingya ‘robber’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected Rohingya robber was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Jadimora Rohingya camp in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar district early Tuesday.
‘Rohingya drug trader’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
A suspected Rohingya drug trader was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) at Baharchhara Mantalia near Marine Drive in Teknaf upazila early Friday.
UN lauds Bangladesh decision to expand education for Rohingya children
The United Nations and humanitarian community have welcomed Bangladesh’s decision to expand access of education for Rohingya children and adolescents living in Cox’s Bazar camps.
Norway expects Myanmar to implement ICJ order fully
State Secretary at Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said they expect Myanmar to fully implement the provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Implement ICJ order immediately: UN rights office to Myanmar
The UN Human Rights Office has called on Myanmar to immediately and unconditionally implement the top UN court’s order in full, consistently with its obligations under the Charter and the Court’s Statute.
"The proceedings before the court are vitally important, opening up a path towards judicial determination of Myanmar’s possible responsibility as a state under the Genocide Convention for the acts of persecution and severe repression of the Rohingya," Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Liz Throssell said in a statement issued from Geneva on Friday.
‘Rohingya drug dealer’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
An unidentified Rohingya man, suspected of being a drug dealer, was killed in a reported gunfight with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Teknaf upazila on Friday morning.