May 2026

DMH Foundation calls for stronger global response to Rohingya crisis The Dr Mostafa-Hazera (DMH) Foundation has urged the international community to take stronger and more coordinated action to address the ongoing Rohingya humanitarian crisis, citing worsening health conditions and growing social challenges inside refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. The appeal […]

CSO-NGO Forum calls for stronger border security and Rohingya Repatriation Commission in Cox’s Bazar Local elected representatives and civil society organizations in Cox’s Bazar have called for stronger border security measures and the formation of a dedicated Rohingya Repatriation Commission, citing concerns over national security, environmental damage, and the long-term […]

Tiny shifts emerge in ASEAN’s divided approach to Myanmar Myanmar’s military junta recently moved detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi from prison to house arrest, but the gesture has done little to bridge deep divisions among ASEAN leaders over how the regional bloc should engage with the crisis-hit country. […]

Bangladesh warns Rohingya crisis deepening amid declining Global Aid Dhaka says shrinking international support is placing growing pressure on refugee operations as repatriation efforts remain stalled Bangladesh has warned that the Rohingya refugee crisis is entering a more critical phase as declining international funding places increasing strain on humanitarian operations […]

Bangladesh government pledges improved living conditions for Rohingya Refugees Foreign ministry delegation visits Cox’s Bazar camps in first high-level inspection since new administration assumed office The Bangladesh government has pledged to improve living conditions for Rohingya refugees residing in camps in southeastern Bangladesh, following the first high-level visit by the […]

AA bans Mosque loudspeakers for call to prayer in Maungdaw The Arakan Army (AA), also known as the United League of Arakan (ULA), has imposed an indefinite ban on the use of loudspeakers in mosques for the Islamic call to prayer (azan) in Maungdaw Township, according to local Rohingya residents. […]

Forest Department Raises Objections Over Rohingya Housing Project in Cox’s Bazar Hills Bangladesh’s Forest Department has raised objections over the construction of nearly 900 two-storey housing units for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya upazila, alleging that hills and reserved forest land have been cut and levelled for the project. […]

Rohingya camp leader shot dead in Ukhiya, two injured A Rohingya camp leader was shot dead and two others were seriously injured in a gun attack by suspected armed militants of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) at a camp in Ukhiya on Tuesday evening. The deceased, Abdul Halim, 45, […]

Japan and UNICEF launch $1.4 Million initiative to support Rohingya children in Bangladesh The Government of Japan and UNICEF have signed a new agreement aimed at providing life-saving humanitarian support to Rohingya refugee children and their families living in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. Under the agreement, Japan will contribute […]