Foreign-Affairs
US concerned over situation in Rakhine
The United States has said it remains concerned over the killing of members of local communities and displacement of thousands in Myanmar's Rakhine state, which undermines prospects for the voluntary return of Rohingyas and internally displaced persons and erodes prospects for peace.
UK to push for accountability, safe repatriation of Rohingyas
The UK on Tuesday said it will continue advocating for accountability on the part of Myanmar for crimes committed against the Rohingyas.
US to continue pressurising Myanmar to resolve Rohingya crisis: Miller
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller has said the international community must continue to press Myanmar to respect human rights establishing conditions to allow the safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return of Rohingyas to Myanmar.
Some media outlets published ill intentioned, speculative reports: Indian HC
Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Monday described some "factually incorrect and speculative reports" surrounding the visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to Dhaka last week as mala fide (ill-intentioned) attempts that are highly "mischievous and misleading".
It's genocide with implications regionally: Ex-Malaysian Minister on Rohingya issue
Former Malaysian Foreign Minister Dr Syed Hamid Albar on Monday described the Rohingya crisis as a serious violation of human rights, genocide, and crime against humanity with implications at the regional level.
Rohingya children bearing brunt of COVID disruptions: UNICEF
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life for more than 460,000 Rohingya children living in Cox’s Bazar district, says UNICEF on Monday.
Shameem Ahsan new Bangladesh Ambassador to Italy
The government has appointed Md. Shameem Ahsan, currently serving as the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, as the next Ambassador to Italy.
Bangladesh wants to begin initial transfer of Rohingyas to Bhasan Char: FS
Bangladesh wants to start the initial transfer of Rohingyas to Bhasan Char Island after monsoon through conducting a "go-and-see" visit programme first.
Journos invited to apply for SAJP
The British High Commission in Dhaka has invited applications from journalists for the Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP).
3 Bangladeshis held in Malaysia for not having travel documents
Malaysian Police has arrested three Bangladeshi nationals at a roadblock at Jalan Napoh, Changlun, near Jitra for not having travel documents