October 2025

UNHCR welcomes the Republic of Korea’s contribution of USD 5 million for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh The Republic of Korea reaffirmed its support to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, for critical humanitarian assistance and protection for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, with a contribution of USD 5 million to strengthen disability […]

Attacks on students amount to war crime – ASEAN human rights lawmakers ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR), a network of policymakers from Southeast Asia, strongly condemns the Myanmar junta’s deadly airstrike on Pyinnya Pan Khin private high school in Thayet Ta Pin Village, Kyauktaw Township, Rakhine State. The junta […]

Fund mobilization for Rohingyas turns difficult – Shafiqul Highlighting the importance of channeling new funds, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the required fund mobilization for the Rohingyas living in Bangladesh has become difficult as many countries are not willing to fund like before. “Recently, we have seen […]

Rohingya photographers denounce Shahidul Alam’s abduction by Israeli forces A group of prominent Rohingya photographers has issued a statement condemning the kidnapping and detention of Bangladeshi photographer, writer, and human rights advocate Shahidul Alam, who was intercepted at sea by Israeli forces while en route to Gaza as part of […]

Malaysia faces final chance to press Asean on Myanmar – activist With just two months left as chair, Malaysia has been urged to turn Asean’s statements into concrete action on Myanmar. Malaysia has “a final chance” to steer Asean towards solid measures to protect Myanmar’s civilians, despite having only two […]

Dr. Yunus urges international pressure on military and AA to allow Rohingya to return home Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has called on the international community to exert “effective pressure” on Myanmar and the Arakan Army to immediately stop persecution of the Rohingya and begin their “expeditious repatriation” to Rakhine. Speaking […]

Number of Rohingya refugees leaving Bangladesh by boat tripled in first half of 2025, including at least 87 children The number of Rohingya refugees who left Bangladesh by boat in the first six months of the year tripled compared to last year, as conditions for children in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar […]

UK pledges $36m more for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh The United Kingdom has announced $36 million in new funding to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, with a focus on meeting urgent needs such as food, clean water, healthcare, and protection services. The assistance will provide life-saving services to both refugees […]

Rohingya trapped in grim camps The rain was relentless the night Mohammad Kaisar fled for his life from his home in Myan­mar’s Maungdaw township. Barefoot and exhausted, he trudged with his parents and four siblings on mud paths until they reached the Naf River. On a flimsy boat, they crossed […]