Joint Forces Detain Over 600 Rohingyas Outside Camps in Ukhiya
Bangladesh Army led joint forces on Sunday detained more than 600 Rohingyas who were living outside the designated camps for forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in Palongkhali Union of Ukhiya upazila in Cox’s Bazar district.
Bangladesh to Issue Passports to 69,000 Rohingyas in Saudi Arabia: Foreign Affairs Adviser
Foreign Affairs Adviser of the interim government, Md. Touhid Hossain, has said that 69,000 Rohingyas will be given Bangladeshi passports. However, issuing passports does not mean that they will become Bangladeshi citizens.
Growing Unrest and Voter Apathy Mark Final Phase of Myanmar Junta Election
Myanmar’s military junta has pushed forward with the final phase of its national election amid widespread unrest, armed clashes and notably low voter turnout, raising serious questions about the credibility of the poll.
Bangladesh Angered by Myanmar’s Submission in Rohingya Genocide Case
The Government of Bangladesh has expressed deep concern over Myanmar’s recent submission in the Gambia versus Myanmar case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
69,000 Rohingyas in Saudi Arabia to Get Bangladeshi Passports: National Security at Stake
The interim government has assured that it will speed up the process of issuing Bangladeshi passports to around 69,000 Rohingyas living in Saudi Arabia.
Child Killed in Teknaf by Gunfire from Myanmar
A child has been killed on the Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar by gunfire fired from Myanmar across the Teknaf border. The incident occurred at around 10:30 am on Sunday in the Techchhibridge area of Hoikyang Union in Teknaf.
Myanmar Faces Crucial Hearings in Rohingya Genocide Case
Myanmar is facing a decisive phase in the international legal case concerning allegations of genocide against the Rohingya people. Hearings at the International Court of Justice are set to examine the substance of the case, marking a crucial step toward determining Myanmar’s responsibility under international law.
International Aid Below 50%, No Response to Interim Government
International aid for Rohingya refugees has fallen below 50% of the required amount, creating a deep humanitarian crisis as appeals from Bangladesh’s interim government go unanswered.
ARSA–RSO Clash with Arakan Army, Panic Spreads on This Side of the Border
After the armed rebel group Arakan Army (AA) took “absolute control” of Rakhine State from the Myanmar military junta, the Bangladesh–Myanmar border remained somewhat calm for a while. But recently, renewed clashes across the border have once again caused panic among residents of Ukhiya and Teknaf.
Policy Approval Granted for Permanent Infrastructure Development for Rohingyas
The government has given policy approval to construct permanent infrastructure for forcibly displaced Rohingyas with financial assistance from the World Bank and the Government of Bangladesh. The project will be implemented through direct procurement by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).