Bangladesh

Fortify Rights reports abuse and inhumane treatment of Rohingya in Malaysia A new independent investigation by human rights organisation Fortify Rights highlights the plight of Rohingya Muslims in Malaysia. Victims of persecution viewed by some as akin to genocide in Myanmar since 2017, they were forced to flee in their […]

Rohingya families in Jammu endure prolonged detention during Ramadan as Human Rights concerns intensify For many Rohingya refugee families living in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, the sacred month of Ramadan has unfolded under the shadow of detention, separation, and deep uncertainty. Instead of gathering for nightly iftar meals and communal […]

“Pay to escape”: Rohingya fleeing Buthidaung face extortion, trafficking, and systematic restrictions Rohingya civilians attempting to escape escalating repression in northern Rakhine State are reportedly being forced to pay large sums of money to pass through checkpoints while traffickers exploit their desperation to flee toward Bangladesh, according to testimonies gathered […]

Rohingya refugees in India struggle to survive without legal status Stateless Rohingya refugees in India face job barriers, exploitation and detention fears as lack of legal recognition blocks access to work and services Thousands of Rohingya refugees living in India face severe economic hardship as the absence of legal refugee […]

Japan pledges $16.5 million in March to support Rohingya refugees, host communities in Bangladesh Since the Rohingya crisis began in August 2017, Japan has been one of the most consistent supporters of the humanitarian response in Bangladesh, contributing over $250 million to UN agencies and NGOs. The Government of Japan […]

Eid return uncertain as 1.5 lakh more Rohingyas enter Bangladesh, aid shrinks Around 1.5 lakh more Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh in recent months, raising the total number in the camps to over 14 lakh Nearly a year ago, the then chief adviser Muhammad Yunus expressed hope that Rohingya refugees would […]

12 Lakh Rohingya pose unsustainable burden for Bangladesh, FM says in Commonwealth Bangladesh has called on the international community to take more active role in ensuring the safe and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. Speaking at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting at Lancaster House in London […]

UK pledges continued support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh The pledge was made by British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke during a courtesy meeting with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at his office in the Bangladesh Secretariat this morning (8 March). During the meeting, the minister said four issues are […]

Bangladesh Coast Guard uncovers human trafficking attempt at sea near St. Martin, rescues 153 people, arrests 15 traffickers The Bangladesh Coast Guard in a raid in the deep sea area of St Martins in Cox’s Bazar early Sunday arrested 15 human traffickers and rescued 153 people, including women and children, […]