Situation across our borders is reason for concern.

One of the most visible and immediate consequences of this increased population pressure is the growing food insecurity across the camps.

He highlights the 2017 mass exodus—prompted by brutal military crackdowns was the third major wave of Rohingyas fleeing Myanmar

Bangladesh is in contact with the Myanmar junta government in Naypyidaw and Arakan Army in Rakhine state on the issue of stability, humanitarian aid, and Rohingya repatriation, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman said yesterday.

The refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar have become overwhelmed with the recent inflow of Rohingyas arriving since November 2023, with authorities now scrambling to arrange accommodation and food for them.

BNP and several other parties have voiced concern over reported  developments regarding a UN-backed humanitarian corridor into Myanmar’s war-torn Rakhine State, calling it a potential threat to national sovereignty and regional security.

'The interim government has agreed in principle to allow a humanitarian corridor under UN supervision with certain conditions'

Dhaka agrees in principle with the UN proposal for a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar's Rakhine State, but certain conditions must be met for its implementation, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is attending a roundtable on Rohingya issue in Doha this morning.

BIMSTEC should step in to address the crisis

Another 70,000 pending further scrutiny

Calls for regional unity, visible impact

ARSA chief’s arrest highlights security concerns surrounding refugees

Dhaka needs to carefully consider the geopolitical and security implications before agreeing to a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar, which was discussed during the UN secretary-general’s Bangladesh visit, say foreign policy and security analysts.

UN chief’s call to the international community is heartening

The Rohingya refugees in the Cox’s Bazar camps are about to face a situation worse than they have been enduring.

Says he will be reaching out to all countries for sufficient funds

He hoped the reforms would lead to a free and fair election and a "real transformation" of the country

A Biman flight carrying Prof Yunus and Guterres landed in Cox’s Bazar Airport at 12:48pm.

Guterres also thanked Muhammad Yunus, the interim government and the people of Bangladesh for their warm welcome.