Amid Western sanctions, the new junta Minister of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, U Aung Kyaw Ho, attended the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) talks in Suzhou, China on May 22. During the event, he stated that regional cooperation within multilateral trading systems has boosted Myanmar’s trade opportunities […]
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In close coordination with the Government of Bangladesh, the United Nations and its partners have renewed their appeal for international assistance. They have requested US$710.5 million to meet the most urgent needs of Rohingya refugees living in camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, as well as the host communities. This appeal comes amid growing […]
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A total funding requirement of US$710.5 million has been set for comprehensive support for Rohingya refugees this year. The budget proposal covers around 1.5 million people, including Rohingyas living in the camps in Teknaf, Bhasan Char, and local residents in Teknaf. The information was shared on Wednesday morning (May 20) at the launch event of […]
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The “Rohang Heritage Center,” established in Camp-6 in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, aims to preserve the history, language, and cultural identity of the Rohingya community. The center is collecting old citizenship documents, historical books, maps, photographs, coins, and linguistic materials. The initiative was developed through the efforts of Camp-in-Charge Gazi Shariful Hasan, RRRC Commissioner Mizanur Rahman, […]
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Arakan Army’s “Double Standard” on Bangladesh Ties Raises Questions Over Rohingya Repatriation and Trust Analysts warn of a “trust deficit” as the Arakan Army’s overtures to Bangladesh clash with allegations of extortion and a lack of clear citizenship commitments for Rohingya Despite recent remarks by Twan Mrat Naing expressing willingness to cooperate with Bangladesh on issues […]
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Bangladesh has taken a leading role in the adoption of a significant resolution on sustainable bioeconomy at a regional session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), held in Bangkok. The resolution was unanimously adopted at the 82nd session of UN ESCAP, following its initiation by Bangladesh. […]
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More than 1,100 volunteer teachers working in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh have received formal training certificates for the first time, marking a significant step toward improving education services for displaced children. The certification was awarded through a joint initiative of UNICEF and Asian University for Women, in collaboration with the Refugee Relief and Repatriation […]
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Japan pledges $17.5 million for the Rohingya crisis during a high-level meeting with PM Tarique Rahman, Discussions focused on repatriation, Matarbari port, and the Economic Partnership Agreement Japan has pledged $17.5 million in humanitarian assistance to support efforts addressing the Rohingya crisis, reaffirming its continued commitment to Bangladesh as the country hosts over a million […]
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The Bangladesh–India border stretches over 4,000 kilometres, cutting across rivers, fields, and villages. It is not just a line on a map; it is a living space where history, family, and survival intersect. Yet for many, it has also become a place of fear. Over the decades, repeated incidents of killings by India’s Border Security […]
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Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday informed the Jatiya Sangsad that the number of Rohingyas displaced from Myanmar and currently sheltered in Bangladesh stands at some 11.89 lakh. “According to the UNHCR report dated 13 April 2026, the current number of Rohingya community people displaced from Myanmar, a country bordering Bangladesh, is 11,89,213 (in Bangladesh),” […]
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