Rohingya Issue
How significant is the UN secretary-general’s visit?
The visit of the UN Secretary-General to Bangladesh commenced on March 14 with a meeting with the head of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. During the meeting, the Chief Adviser briefed the UN Secretary-General on Bangladesh’s political situation, various reform initiatives undertaken by his government, the country’s economic status, the Rohingya issue, Bangladesh’s role in global peacekeeping, regional politics, and more. He also discussed the possible timing of the national elections, explaining that their timing—whether this year or the next—would depend on the implementation of ongoing reforms. The Chief Adviser reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring free, fair, and participatory elections.
UNHCR may involve India, China more: Hasan
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today (May 17) said the UNHCR may involve India and China more in the process of commencing the Rohingya repatriation from Bangladesh to their land of origin Myanmar.
Visa policy, RAB sanction to be discussed during Donald Lu’s visit: FM
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said the US visa policy and sanctions on Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officials will be discussed during the visit of US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu.
Rohingya community leader shot dead
A Rohingya community leader was gunned down in the refugee camp in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar early Monday over a dispute allegedly for establishing supremacy.
PM Hasina seeks UK's help to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called upon the United Kingdom (UK) to help repatriate the forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their motherland Myanmar.
PM urges IOM to raise more funds for Rohingyas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to raise more funds from newer sources for assistance of the Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh as its Director General (DG) Amy Pope paid a courtesy call on her.
European countries stand by Bangladesh for Rohingya repatriation: Foreign minister
The European Union and West European countries are on the side of Bangladesh to repatriate Rohingya refugees to their own country, said Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday (May 2).
HC asks for Rohingya voter list of 2 unions of Chakaria
The High Court (HC) has asked for the list of how many Rohingyas have been enlisted as voters in two unions of Chakaria upazila of Cox's Bazar.
How many Rohingya voters, HC asks
The High Court (HC) on Wednesday (April 24) has wanted to know how many Rohingyas are enlisted in Cox's Bazar. At the same time, the HC issued a ruling seeking to know why voting of Rohingyas should not be declared illegal.
India supports Bangladesh on Rohingya issue: State Minister
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman remarked that India has consistently stood by Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue and is expected to continue its support in the future.
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