Rohingya
US welcomes govt assurances of Rohingyas' voluntary relocation to Bhashan Char
Dhaka, Mar 13 (UNB) - US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has welcomed the government’s assurances that any relocation of Rohingyas to Bhashan Char island will be fully voluntary based on informed consent.
Rohingya adolescent girls, women participate in exhibitions
Dhaka, Mar 10 (UNB) - Rohingya women, adolescent girls, children and Imams as well as civil society organizations have participated in two art and handicraft exhibitions held in Cox’s Bazar recently.
ICC team in city for primary probe into Rohingya repression
Dhaka, Mar 6 (UNB) - A seven-member delegation from the office of the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor arrived here on Wednesday for an initial probe into alleged atrocities committed against Rohingyas by the Myanmar military.
OIC okays legal action against Myanmar at ICJ
Dhaka, Mar 4 (UNB) - In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has unanimously adopted a resolution to move at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for establishing the legal rights of Rohingyas and addressing the question of accountability and justice.
Women, children help desk opened in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camp
Dhaka, Mar 4 (UNB) - Cox’s Bazar police and UN Women have launched a Women and Children Help Desk, the first of its kind in Rohingya camps, at Madhuchara Police Camp-1 in Cox’s Bazar district.
Govt to start relocating Rohingyas to Bhashanchar by April 15: State Minister
Dhaka, Mar 3 (UNB) – The government will start relocating Rohingyas to Bhashanhar by April 15, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Enamur Rahman said on Sunday.
34 Rohingya women, children found stranded on Malaysia beach
Malaysia, Mar 2 (AP/UNB) — More than 30 Muslim Rohingya women and children were found stranded along a beach in Malaysia's northernmost state, and are believed to have been dropped off by human traffickers, authorities said.
Bangladesh seeks continued French support for safe return of Rohingyas
Dhaka, Feb 28 (UNB) - Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday sought continued French support to create conducive environment inside the Rakhine State of Myanmar for their dignified return in safety and security.
UN envoy for political solution to Rohingya crisis
Dhaka, Feb 27 (UNB) - UN Secretary General’s Humanitarian Envoy Dr Ahmed Al Meraikhi on Wednesday laid emphasis on working together to find a political solution to Rohingya crisis saying humanitarian aid or action is not the only solution.
Japan to provide $32.5m more for Rohingyas, host communities
Dhaka, Feb 26 (UNB) - The government of Japan has decided to provide approximately US$ 32.5 million as additional new money to support Rohingyas and host communities in Cox’s Bazar.