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The report notes that Rohingyas insist on full citizenship, recognition of their identity, equal rights, and freedom of movement. Many proposed that a UN peacekeeping zone be established in their native Rakhine State to ensure security.
While world leaders rally for Palestine, Rohingya refugees risk being left behind despite urgent calls for safe return
Unemployment, loss of autonomy, and anger at New Delhi fuel youth-led unrest in the Himalayan territory
Myanmar’s military regime has signed multimillion-dollar lobbying contracts with two Washington firms to improve ties with the US
Press freedom watchdog urges Arakan Army to free reporter held incommunicado since September 20
At UN, Chief Adviser urges renewed global support as Bangladesh faces climate disasters, refugee burden, and looming election
Chief Adviser pledges peaceful polls, seeks US backing on Rohingya aid, SAARC revival, and regional cooperation
Regime cuts constituency requirement for national parties as deadline looms; critics call polls a sham
Nay San Lwin says Arakan Army twisting his words to conceal abuses against Rohingya civilians
Thousands forced into cyber fraud under brutal captivity as Chinese gangs exploit trafficking victims with militia protection
The two flagship initiatives — the Host and Rohingya Enhancement of Lives Project (HELP) and the Inclusive Services and Opportunities Project (ISO) — will run until 2028, focusing on disaster resilience, health, education, livelihoods, and social protection.
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary emphasizes safe, voluntary return ahead of UN conference on September 30
His statement came after a website, uaevisaonline.com, claimed that nine countries, including Bangladesh, were facing a visa ban.
Union Minister Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung led Myanmar’s delegation to Beijing and Shanghai for high-level meetings, MoU signing, and regional security forums
With the latest incidents, the total number of people — both Rohingyas and Indian nationals — forced across the border since May 7 has risen to at least 2,219. Among them are at least 212 Rohingyas, including 50 registered with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in India.
The film, 36 July: States Versus People, directed by Soumitra Dastidar, premiered in Bangladesh this August and was first aired on Ekattor TV on August 4, according to a report by The Times of India.
The signing coincides with the 19th anniversary of the 1997 CHT Peace Accord, with Bangladesh reaffirming its commitment to its full implementation, according to a UNDP release.
The protests — branded “Gen Z demonstrations” by organizers — left 72 dead and more than 2,100 injured, while arson and vandalism damaged major government institutions, including the prime minister’s office, Supreme Court, parliament building, and private properties such as luxury hotels.
During a courtesy call by newly appointed Dutch Ambassador Boris van Bommel at the State Guest House Jamuna on Wednesday (Sept 18), Yunus highlighted the scale of the crisis and appealed for stronger international assistance.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will attend the UN General Assembly from September 22–October 2, focusing on reforms, democracy, and the Rohingya crisis
