Rohingya crisis

12 Rohingyas found in Sunamganj, sent to Cox’s Bazar camps

Twelve Rohingya refugees are found in Tahirpur upazila of Sunamganj, around 600 kilometres from Cox's Bazar camps.
15 September 2017, 07:29 AM

PM to raise Rohingya issue at UNGA

In an effort to find a long-term solution to the Rohingya crisis, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make a formal proposal at the
14 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Too little, too late

Although it came quite late in the series of events, the UN Security Council statement Wednesday just reminded the world how terrible
14 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Same chair, but worlds apart

Samir Uddin, who rushed to help the distressed throughout his life, has now grown so old that he can't even move on his own. Until
14 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Reporter’s Diary: Massacre, every day

As I was heading towards Shah Porir Dwip, the uninterrupted range of lush green mountains had an entrancing effect. Momentarily, I
14 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Endless influx: 1m by year end, predicts IOM

It was an endless stream of Rohingyas crossing into Bangladesh from the strife-torn Rakhine State in Myanmar. Some had lost all their loved ones while others were lucky enough to escape with their family members.
14 September 2017, 18:00 PM

400,000 Rohingyas enter Bangladesh since Aug 25: Unicef

Unicef trucks filled with emergency water, sanitation and hygiene supplies for thousands of Rohingya children are headed to Cox's Bazar, with a steady stream of supplies in the pipeline for the coming days and weeks.
14 September 2017, 05:59 AM

The situation 'catastrophic'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday called on authorities in Myanmar to end violence against Rohingyas and acknowledged
13 September 2017, 21:19 PM

Come forward in a big way

A group of foreign diplomats yesterday acknowledged that the world community has to come forward in a big way in aid of the
13 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Intervene now, take action

Twelve Nobel laureates and 15 other eminent global citizens yesterday urged the UN Security Council to intervene immediately to end the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
13 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Suu Kyi won't attend key UN summit

Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who faces global outrage over violence that has forced about 4,00,000 Rohingyas to flee
13 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Come up with help 'regardless of politics'

As the Rohingya crisis escalates into an unfolding tragedy, the United Nations yesterday appealed to the world to support the ongoing humanitarian efforts for the refugees “regardless of politics”.
13 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Myanmar's Suu Kyi to address nation next week on Rohingya crisis

Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi will address the crisis engulfing Rakhine state next week, in her first speech since scores were killed in violence that has sent nearly 380,000 Rohingya Muslims fleeing to Bangladesh and sullied her reputation as a defender of the oppressed.
13 September 2017, 14:50 PM

UN seeks int’l help for Rohingyas

The UN appeals to the international community to keep aside politics and support the ongoing humanitarian efforts to help Rohingya Muslim refugees from Myanmar.
13 September 2017, 10:31 AM

Diplomats fly to Cox’s Bazar to see Rohingya camps

Diplomats stationed in Dhaka fly to Cox's Bazar to see plights of Rohingyas who have taken shelter in Bangladesh amid persecution by the Myanmar authorities.
13 September 2017, 06:28 AM

EU gives €3m more as Rohingya aid

European Commission has disbursed €3 million aid to address the most pressing needs of Rohingyas who have fled into Bangladesh to escape persecution in Myanmar.
13 September 2017, 06:03 AM

India hits back at UN after criticism

India has hit back at the United Nations’ criticism on Rohingya issue saying that “enforcing laws should not be mistaken for lack of compassion”.
13 September 2017, 04:31 AM

‘Launch vigorous diplomatic initiative against Myanmar’s persecution of Rohingyas’

A parliamentary body today urged the foreign ministry officials to launch vigorous diplomatic initiative and raise voice against Myanmar government’s persecution of Rohingyas in the upcoming meeting of the UN General Assembly prominently to gain international support for a peaceful solution.
12 September 2017, 17:14 PM

Yunus suggests 7-point proposal for resolving Rohingya crisis

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus today proposed a seven-point recommendation to solve the ongoing Rohingya crisis in light of the former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan-led Commission’s reports over the issue.
12 September 2017, 17:01 PM

Freedom, for a moment

Nestled between green mountains and sandy beaches, Cox's Bazar teems with life and the promise of an unforgettable luxury and
11 September 2017, 18:00 PM