What options does Bangladesh have in these circumstances? The Arakan Army is a non-state actor. No state can openly negotiate with such a non-state actor. But the reality is that these non-state actors have control over the areas adjacent to our border. If Maungdu is captured, the entire area there will come under the control […]
In fact, a group of officers in public service organisations get involved in various types of fraud, irregularities and corruption as soon as they get the opportunity. For them, their personal benefit becomes bigger than national interest. There is no need to tell how much damage they are doing to the country by issuing fake […]
Seven other people were also injured in Monday's attack. Police said the attack was carried out by Myanmar's armed group Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) at around 4 am. All the deceased were members of another Myanmar armed group, the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO). Police said that upon receiving information, members of the Armed Police […]
Speaking at an exchange of views organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB), the European Union (EU) Ambassador spoke about economic growth, climate change, defence and security cooperation, Rohingya problems and future challenges. Charles Whiteley praised Bangladesh for its repayment of foreign debts. He said that the average debt-to-GDP ratio in many Asian countries […]
Ominously, various forms of ethno-nationalism inspired by “blood and soil” racist ideologies are taking root. In particular, the AA has allegedly committed ethnically motivated violence and arson targeting survivors of the Rohingya genocide. This ominous development prompted former US Ambassador to Myanmar Scott Marcel – one of the most vocal supporters of the armed resistance […]
At least 200 houses were burnt to ashes in a fire that broke out at the Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar today. The fire broke out at around 1:00 pm in Kathlatali Bazar of D-3 block of the Rohingya camp in Palangkhali Union. Several units of the fire service, members of the Armed Police […]
There are currently 1.25 million registered Rohingya refugees in 33 camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf, and over 2,300 APBN members are deployed in the camps to provide security to the refugees. Asaduzzaman Khan said that the concerns that were already there about the Rohingya people forcibly expelled from Myanmar are now showing signs of reality. […]
“It is vital that we get full rations back on track as soon as possible,” said Dom Scalpelli, WFP Country Director for Bangladesh. “Doing so will not only address the immediate crisis, but also ease the pressure on other vital programmes such as protection, health, education, shelter, cooking gas – many of which are now […]
The important question here is that how did these Rohingyas get Bangladeshi passports? While the genuine citizens of the country face various kinds of harassment in getting their passports made, the Rohingyas get passports just like this. The mystery behind this also needs to be exposed. Just when the government is about to renew 69,000 […]
Stating that he was aware of Nakul's suspension, Moulvibazar-3 constituency MP Mohammad Zillur Rahman told Prothom Alo that he has instructed public representatives and Upazila Nirbahi officials to remain alert so that Rohingyas born in their constituency are not arrested. Unable to register. Commenting on the allegations against him, Nakul told Prothom Alo that there […]
PM Hasina urges IOM to raise more funds for Rohingyas
The Arakan Army, the ULA and the Rakhine people must realize that the ethnic division created by the Myanmar Army in Arakan over the past few decades has hindered development in Arakan. The state has lost its power. It is felt that since Arakan Army and ULA chief General Twan Myat Naing has himself gone […]
Relationships between the pages were observed in a variety of ways: they often shared creators, administrators, and editors, and regularly posted content using the same IP addresses used by the Myanmar military. “This network often featured identical content posted on multiple pages, sometimes within a matter of minutes,” IIMM said. The investigators highlighted that the […]
On Thursday, authorities made a dramatic rescue of 69 Rohingya who had been adrift at sea for weeks before their boat capsized, many of whom were found clinging to the hull of the capsized ship. Six others were rescued by fishermen on Wednesday. According to UNHCR, from mid-November to late January, 1,752 Rohingya refugees, mostly […]
UNHCR said in a joint statement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Friday that they were “shocked and deeply concerned by the situation” after the boat capsized 16 nautical miles (30 kilometers) off the coast of western Aceh. “If confirmed, it would be the largest loss of life so far this year,” the […]