IOM opens first safe space for women of host communities in Cox’s Bazar

To mitigate and reduce the risks of gender-based Violence (GBV) in Cox's Bazar, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) inaugurated its first Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS) for host communities yesterday.
2 March 2021, 19:15 PM

China says Taiwan pineapple ban not about politics as war of words escalates

China denied accusations by Taiwan that a ban on pineapples from the island was about politics, saying it was purely a matter of biosecurity, in an escalating war of words that has added to existing tensions.
1 March 2021, 13:36 PM

Japan, UNHCR sign $10m deal to provide water supply to Rohingya refugees

Japan and the UN Refugee Agency, has signed an agreement to provide approximately USD 10 million to improve water supply and distribution systems for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar.
1 March 2021, 11:46 AM

Doraiswami for best possible understanding between Dhaka, Delhi

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami today emphasised ensuring the best possible understanding between the two countries.
1 March 2021, 10:14 AM

Foreign journalists in China see 'rapid decline in media freedom': survey

China used coronavirus prevention measures, intimidation and visa curbs to limit foreign reporting in 2020, ushering in a “rapid decline in media freedom,” the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) said on Monday.
1 March 2021, 07:04 AM

Thai protesters, police clash near base of army unit king controls

Thai police used tear gas and water cannon against protesters marching on a military base in Bangkok to call for King Maha Vajiralongkorn to give up direct command of the army unit housed there.
28 February 2021, 17:02 PM

OIC satisfied with Bhasan Char’s infrastructure, other facilities

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed satisfaction at the physical infrastructure and other facilities being provided by Bangladesh government for the Rohingyas in Bhasan Char, while assuring continued support for resolving the humanitarian crisis.
28 February 2021, 14:42 PM

Bangladesh under ‘no obligation’ to accept stranded Rohingya refugees: Momen

Bangladesh is under “no obligation” to shelter 81 Rohingya Muslim refugees adrift for almost two weeks on the Andaman Sea and being assisted by neighbouring India, said Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.
27 February 2021, 11:45 AM

Bangladesh, India discuss curbing cross-border crime at home secretary-level talks

The 19th Home Secretary Level Talks between India and Bangladesh were held virtually today against the backdrop of Mujib Borsho, 50 years of Bangladesh's independence and the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
27 February 2021, 10:31 AM

Dhaka seeks Biden administration's leading role in resolving Rohingya crisis

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has urged the new US administration to play a leading role, both bilaterally and multilaterally, in bringing about a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis.
27 February 2021, 09:50 AM

Indian coast guard find 81 Rohingya adrift at sea, asks Bangladesh to take them

India’s coast guard found 81 survivors and eight dead on a boat crammed with Muslim Rohingya refugees adrift in the Andaman Sea, and were repairing the vessel so that it can return safely to Bangladesh, Indian officials said on Friday.
26 February 2021, 10:15 AM

Give humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees: Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has requested the UN to provide humanitarian assistance for the Rohingyas in Bhasan Char, where a housing facility has been developed for one lakh Rohingyas.
26 February 2021, 06:18 AM

Indonesia hunts for missing after mine collapse kills six

Rescuers hunted for at least one person still missing on Thursday after an illegal gold mine collapse in Indonesia killed six people.
25 February 2021, 11:52 AM

India coast guard helping Rohingya adrift in Andaman Sea: UNHCR

The Indian coast guard found a boat carrying Rohingya refugees adrift in the Andaman Sea and provided them with food, water and medical care, the UN refugee agency said Thursday.
25 February 2021, 07:49 AM

Dhaka-New Jalpaiguri nonstop passenger train service to start from March 26

The passenger train between New Jalpaiguri (NJP) in India’s West Bengal state and Dhaka will start on March 26, as part of Bangladesh's independence golden jubilee celebrations.
25 February 2021, 07:02 AM

EU allocates €39 million for vulnerable population in Bangladesh, Myanmar

The European Commission today announced €39 million in humanitarian aid to address the needs of displaced and conflict-affected communities, especially Rohingyas in Bangladesh and Myanmar.
24 February 2021, 11:41 AM

Bangladesh can export edible oil to India, says High Commissioner Doraiswami

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Kumar Doraiswami has said Bangladesh can export edible oil to India with 20 percent value addition to the product.
23 February 2021, 17:20 PM

Info minister Hasan urges press to be careful in publishing news on Bangladesh-India relations

Awami League Joint General Secretary and Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today urged journalists to be careful when publishing news on Bangladesh-India relations so that the news does not affect the relations through inaccurate information.
23 February 2021, 16:07 PM

Malaysia deports 1,086 Myanmar nationals, despite court-ordered stay

Malaysia’s immigration department said on Tuesday (Feb 23) it had carried out a repatriation programme involving 1,086 Myanmar nationals, despite an earlier court order staying the deportation.
23 February 2021, 11:14 AM

Malaysia court allows temporary stay of deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals

A Malaysian court has allowed a temporary stay of deportation of 1,200 Myanmar detainees who were scheduled to be sent back on Tuesday, according to a lawyer for rights groups that petitioned to stop the deportation.
23 February 2021, 05:32 AM