Bangladesh has approved a Tk 203.87 crore (USD 18.45 million). proposal to provide pre-primary and primary education to Rohingya children living in camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban and Bhasan Char, through Unicef. The approval was granted at a meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase held at the Secretariat on February 3, following […]
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By Aman Ullah At the ICJ, the burden of proof in the Rohingya genocide case lies primarily with The Gambia, the applicant, which must establish that Myanmar’s actions against the Rohingya meet the legal definition of genocide under the Genocide Convention. Myanmar has consistently argued that The Gambia has failed to meet this burden, while […]
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Sri Lanka has continued to block access by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee agency to more than 100 Rohingya asylum-seekers, including women and children, who have been held under military custody for over a year, raising serious concerns among human rights bodies and humanitarian officials. The group, rescued at sea and brought ashore […]
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Norway has declared one million US dollars to support nearly 1.2 million Rohingyas in Bangladesh, helping sustain critical humanitarian assistance and protection services amid declining global funding. The contribution forms part of Norway’s 2025–2026 support to UNHCR’s global budget and will help the UN agency continue delivering life-saving aid while responding to growing humanitarian and protection […]
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The United Council of Rohingya (UCR) has stated that the ongoing hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case between The Gambia and Myanmar represent a historic and crucial moment for the Rohingya people. According to a statement released by UCR on January 25, the hearings are vital for achieving justice, recognition […]
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By Aung San Oo A trove of declassified and historical documents has surfaced, providing a chilling blueprint of the systematic oppression faced by the Rohingya community in Maungdaw, Rakhine State. These records do not merely reflect past administrative hurdles; they serve as a definitive paper trail of a decades-long campaign to dismantle the fundamental freedoms […]
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The ongoing conflict between Myanmar’s military junta and rebel groups, notably the Arakan Army (AA) and Kachin Independence Army (KIA), is wreaking havoc on ordinary civilians, particularly near the Bangladesh border. The junta has intensified its military response against the rebels, employing drones and airstrikes, while the AA’s armed operations in residential areas have escalated […]
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Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees are crossing into Bangladesh daily, fleeing escalating violence and persecution in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, according to official sources and refugee accounts. Since November 2023, over 113,000 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh, most arriving after June, bringing the total number of Rohingyas in Bangladesh to at least 1.3 million, according to […]
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Despite repeated international attention, the repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar remains unresolved, raising questions about global accountability and humanitarian priorities. During last Ramadan, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, standing alongside UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a refugee camp, expressed hope that the Rohingya would be able to offer Eid prayers in their […]
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India, long considered the dominant power in South Asia due to its size, economy, and military, is facing increasing resistance from its neighbors. From Bangladesh to Pakistan, Nepal, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, countries are challenging what they perceive as coercive diplomacy, political interference, and an imbalance of power. Analysts warn that India’s assertive approach […]
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