Hasina appreciated Naoki’s role in the smooth conduct of Japan-backed mega projects in Bangladesh during their time there and in strengthening ties. He thanked Japan for its cooperation in the construction of Matbari Deep Sea Port, Dhaka Metro Rail and the third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport. The Japanese envoy expressed hope that peace, discipline, […]
Their exodus from Myanmar, and from squalid refugee camps in neighboring Bangladesh, has soared following a deadly crackdown in 2017 by the military, which is now in charge in Myanmar following a 2021 coup. VTCNews reported that the engine of the boat was not working and water was seeping into its hull, which sank an […]
Noyce added that this week, she had the opportunity to meet with Bangladeshi officials, other Bangladeshis, Rohingya refugees and humanitarian partners to understand the effects of violence in Myanmar on the lives of Bangladeshis and Rohingya. During the visit, his delegation visited refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, where they pledged their continued […]
An Indian Coast Guard official said they had received information about a boat with people stranded, but said it was not in Indian waters. When asked where the boat is at present, the official did not comment. Saeed Alam, a Rohingya activist from Thailand, who also said he spoke to relatives of those who died, […]
At least 150 ethnic Rohingya are stranded in the sea off Thailand, activists said Wednesday, fearing many may have died and urging authorities to rescue survivors. Every year many Rohingya, members of a Muslim minority, risk their lives to escape persecution and violence in Myanmar and filth in Bangladesh refugee camps. Many try to reach […]
United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Bureau Juliet Walls is on a five-day official visit to Bangladesh to visit Rohingya camps in Noyes Cox’s Bazar and Bhashachar. According to a media note released by the US State Department on Friday, “In Bangladesh, Assistant Secretary Noyce will meet with government […]
Relying on humanitarian aid to survive, Begum said she lacked the resources to adequately feed and shelter a second child. She said, “God willing, I will try permanent birth control after my third child.” Family planning has a horrific history for the Rohingya, some 750,000 of whom fled their homes five years ago after a […]
“Preliminarily it is learned that the killing was due to an attempt to establish influence over several groups in the camp,” he said. Patrolling by law enforcers was increased to avert any further incident, the OC said, adding that the body was sent to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
National Netherlands to provide $7.5m for Rohingya, host community The Netherlands has decided to provide $7.5 million through the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for the welfare of forcibly displaced Rohingyas and their host community in Cox’s Bazar district. In this regard, an agreement was signed between the Embassy of the Netherlands in Dhaka and […]
Rahima Akhter alias Rahi Khushi was LLB student of Cox’s Bazar International University. Vice chancellor has informed media that university authority has suspended the girl’s studentship after report in the media claiming she is from Rohingya community. German international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle recently released a short video where the university girl was seen taking interviews […]