Myanmar
Rohingya crisis: The maze of repatriation
The Rohingya crisis currently stands as the greatest threat to Bangladesh’s national security and sovereignty. Recently, it has been further complicated by debates over transit corridors and incidents of push-in operations where India has forcibly sent some registered Rohingyas into Bangladesh. In March, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Bangladesh’s interim government’s Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus visited Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar and gave hopeful messages about repatriating the Rohingyas to their homeland in Rakhine. There were reports that as many as 180,000 Rohingyas might be repatriated to Myanmar. However, those hopes quickly proved unrealistic. Moreover, since the interim government took charge nine months ago, at least 100,000 new Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh. As a result, Bangladesh's burden is increasing, and the issue of Rohingya repatriation is becoming entangled in a complex web of regional and international politics, with no immediate resolution in sight.
Save people from landmines on Bangladesh-Myanmar border
The Myanmar government and the Arakan Army have not only pushed a large number of Rohingyas into Bangladesh, but have also planted a large number of landmines along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border—suspectedly to prevent the Rohingyas from returning to Myanmar. This concern was expressed by the head of Bangladesh’s mission in Sittwe, Myanmar.
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.
Let India-Bangladesh ties be based on justice, not radical beliefs
Let India-Bangladesh ties be based on justice, not radical beliefs
China consulate in Myanmar comes under attack
China’s consulate in Myanmar’s Mandalay city was attacked with an explosive device, local media said Saturday, adding that no deaths or injuries were reported.
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.
Another 88 BGP members take refuge in Bangladesh in a day
At least 88 members of the Myanmar’s border security force Border Guard Police (BGP) have escaped to Bangladesh with weapons through Shahpari island of Teknaf border in Cox's Bazar.
Arakan Army abducts 10 fishermen from Naf River
Myanmar's rebel group Arakan Army (AA) has abducted 10 Bangladeshi fishermen from Thaingkhali border area in Ukhiya upazila in Cox's Bazar while fishing in the Naf River.
173 Bangladeshis return home from Myanmar prisons
Some 173 Bangladeshis have returned home from Sittwe prison in Rakhine state of Myanmar. A ship carrying them arrived at Cox's Bazar Nuniachhara ghat from Sittwe Port on Wednesday (April 24) at noon.
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.