February 2025

We must insist on Rohingya crisis solution despite ongoing Myanmar conflict – UNHCR’s Grandi The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has stressed the need to push for a solution to the Rohingya refugee crisis despite the ongoing internal conflicts in Myanmar. Speaking to journalists on Thursday after […]

Pledges to work for political solution to Rohingya crisis United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres pledges to work with all the stakeholders towards a political solution to the crisis in Myanmar, including creating conditions conducive to safe and voluntary return of the Rohingya to Rakhine. The UN chief executive’s intent is […]

Fear on the waves – Arakan Army leaves Teknaf fishermen in terror The calm waters of the Naf River and the Bay of Bengal have turned treacherous for Teknaf’s fishermen. Local crews and Rohingyas from nearby camps are living in dread, their livelihoods upended by the Arakan Army’s relentless detentions. […]

Japan and UNHCR sign USD 1.6 million agreement to strengthen humanitarian services for Rohingya refugees Today, the Government of Japan and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, signed a partnership agreement to improve living conditions, strengthen primary healthcare and empower Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The contribution of USD 1.6 million [JPY […]

School doors may open for Rohingya kids A recent statement by Supreme Court, made during a hearing on a petition seeking access to public schools and hospitals for the children of Rohingya refugees in Delhi, has brought hope to many parents. On Monday, the apex court stated that if admission […]

Dhaka asks UN to prepare roadmap for Rohingya repatriation Disaster Management and Relief Adviser Faruk E Azam on Sunday urged the United Nations (UN) to prepare a roadmap for the safe and sustainable repatriation of the forcibly displaced Myanmar citizens to their motherland. “We want the UN to prepare an […]

3 million euro from Italy for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh The Italian government has renewed its commitment to the one million Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. With a contribution of EUR 3 million, Italy will support the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to ensure […]

WHO, Japan sign $3.2m project to help Rohingyas, host community The government of Japan has allocated $3.2 million (JPY 500 million) to support WHO’s (World Health Organization) efforts aimed at reducing morbidity and preventable mortality among the Rohingya refugees and host community in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. An exchange […]

Keeping Rohingya children out of schools is a denial of basic rights As India grapples with the Donald Trump government’s crackdown on illegal immigration, the Supreme Court is hearing a writ petition to grant a stay on a December 2024 Delhi government circular refusing admission to Rohingya children who the […]