Rohingya Crisis
Rohingya Crisis: Canada to continue pressure on accountability front
Dhaka, May 22 (UNB) – Canadian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Development Kamal Khera on Wednesday said Canada will continue to engage with the government of Myanmar and the international community to ensure accountability in Myanmar, noting that it remains top priority for her country.
Canada announces $100mn for those affected by Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, May 22 (UNB) - Canada on Wednesday announced around $100 million in humanitarian and development initiatives to help those seriously affected by Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh.
Rohingya: Bangladesh urges Finland, EU to mount pressure on Myanmar
Dhaka, May 16 (UNB) – Bangladesh has urged Finland and the European Union (EU) to mount pressure on Myanmar to compel them to take back its nationals from Bangladesh in a sustainable manner.
WB to provide $165mn to improve service delivery to Rohingya
Dhaka, May 8 (UNB) – The government of Bangladesh on Wednesday signed a $165 million grant financing agreement with the World Bank to provide basic services and build disaster and social resilience for Rohingyas taken shelter in Cox’s Bazar fleeing violence in Myanmar.
Bangladesh seeks ‘clear roadmap’ from Myanmar over Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, May 7 (UNB) – Bangladesh has asked Myanmar to come up with a ‘clear roadmap’ for the repatriation of Rohingyas living in Cox’s Bazar and identify all the issues that are hindering and obstructing the repatriation process.
UN not against Bhasan Char, says Shahriar
Dhaka, Apr 28 (UNB) – State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Sunday said the United Nations is not against the government’s Bhasan Char Island plan where it wants to accommodate some 1,00,000 Rohingyas.
Govt needs to change body language while dealing with Myanmar: Prof Imtiaz
Dhaka, Apr 28 (UNB) – The government needs to change its body language while dealing with Myanmar over Rohingya issue as the government has a five-year mandate, says an international affairs expert putting much emphasis on internationalisation of the issue in a bigger way.
Bangladesh not to take blame for any casualty in Rohingya camps: FM
Dhaka, Apr 25 (UNB) - Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said those who are opposing the relocation of Rohingyas to Bhasan Char Island should take the responsibility if there is any casualty in Cox's Bazar camps during monsoon.
Bangladesh wants UK's leading role in UN to end Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Mar 29 (UNB) – Bangladesh has sought UK’s strong and unremitting support to ensure the Rohingyas’ safe return to their homeland.
Atrocities against Rohingyas: ICC team concludes visit
Dhaka, mar 11 (UNB) - The visiting delegation from the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is set to conclude its Bangladesh visit this (Monday) evening.