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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The global energy crisis has hit Myanmar with rising fuel prices and shortages, but one economic expert warns that the military regime in Naypyidaw’s deeply entrenched financial policies are the true, lasting drivers of the country’s humanitarian disaster. Development economist Jared Bissinger spoke to DVB about how external shocks are colliding with the regime’s mismanagement, […]
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Four young civilians were killed and six others injured after military junta jet fighters carried out an airstrike in Letpadan Township, western Bago Region, despite no ongoing ground clashes, according to the Bago Region People’s Defence Team. At around 11:30 am on 22 April, two junta jet fighters dropped at least 10 bombs on Won […]
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A village administrator has reportedly been abducted by the Arakan Army (AA) in northern Maungdaw Township, raising alarm among local residents and triggering fresh displacement. According to local sources, Maung Myint Naing was taken at approximately 7:30 PM on April 21 from Kyet Yoe Pyin village. Residents said the information was also confirmed to wsnews24.com. […]
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In communities facing displacement and uncertainty, the fight against human trafficking often requires more than law enforcement—it demands hope, structure, and opportunity. For Obaidullah, a player of the Rohingya National Sepaktakraw Team, sports have become a powerful tool in that fight. In a recent interview with wsnews24.com, Obaidullah emphasized the vital role that sports can […]
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