Record number of Rohingya refugees died at sea in 2025: UNHCR
In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, making it the deadliest year on record in South and Southeast Asia, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Friday.
ASEAN lawmakers call for urgent regional action to prevent Rohingya food crisis
The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights has called on Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the global community to urgently address the worsening Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, warning of a looming humanitarian disaster.
Food Aid Cuts Deepen Crisis for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh has been significantly reduced, raising serious concerns about worsening humanitarian conditions. The cuts affect a population of around 1.2 million refugees who are heavily dependent on aid for survival, as they are not allowed to work and have limited access to other sources of income.
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.