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Save people from landmines on Bangladesh-Myanmar border
Bangladesh-Myanmar border

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Save people from landmines on Bangladesh-Myanmar border

The Myanmar government and the Arakan Army have not only pushed a large number of Rohingyas into Bangladesh, but have also planted a large number of landmines along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border—suspectedly to prevent the Rohingyas from returning to Myanmar. This concern was expressed by the head of Bangladesh’s mission in Sittwe, Myanmar.

A corridor for Rakhine: What are the answers to various questions?
A corridor for Rakhine: What are the answers to various questions?

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A corridor for Rakhine: What are the answers to various questions?

After the residents of Gaza, the Rohingya people of Rakhine are currently facing the most severe humanitarian crisis in the world. In the war-torn country, a famine could strike at any moment. Fearing such a catastrophe, the United Nations has requested Bangladesh to open a corridor for humanitarian aid.

UN must stay consistent on its stance over Rohingya crisis
Rohingya crisis

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UN must stay consistent on its stance over Rohingya crisis

UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Bangladesh for a four-day visit. As part of this tour, he visited the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar and shared Iftar with the Rohingya community on Friday. During his visit, he pledged, “I have come to Cox’s Bazar during this holy month of Ramadan with a message of solidarity—solidarity with the Rohingya refugees and the Bangladeshi community, who have so generously hosted them. I am here to shine a global spotlight on the plight of the Rohingya people, while also highlighting their potential. The Rohingya refugees sheltering here need the world’s support.”

UNHCR may involve India, China more: Hasan
UNHCR may involve India, China more: Hasan

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UNHCR may involve India, China more: Hasan

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today (May 17) said the UNHCR may involve India and China more in the process of commencing the Rohingya repatriation from Bangladesh to their land of origin Myanmar.

Visa policy, RAB sanction to be discussed during Donald Lu’s visit: FM
Visa policy, RAB sanction to be discussed during Donald Lu’s visit: FM

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Visa policy, RAB sanction to be discussed during Donald Lu’s visit: FM

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said the US visa policy and sanctions on Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officials will be discussed during the visit of US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu.

Rohingya community leader shot dead
Rohingya community leader shot dead

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Rohingya community leader shot dead

A Rohingya community leader was gunned down in the refugee camp in Ukhiya of Cox's Bazar early Monday over a dispute allegedly for establishing supremacy.

Man shot dead in Teknaf Rohingya camp
Man shot dead in Teknaf Rohingya camp

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Man shot dead in Teknaf Rohingya camp

A Rohingya man was shot dead by miscreants in Teknaf Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar. The deceased was identified as Md Alam, a resident of Block E of Nayapara Camp in Teknaf.

PM Hasina seeks UK's help to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar
PM Hasina seeks UK's help to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar

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PM Hasina seeks UK's help to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called upon the United Kingdom (UK) to help repatriate the forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their motherland Myanmar.

PM urges IOM to raise more funds for Rohingyas
PM urges IOM to raise more funds for Rohingyas

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PM urges IOM to raise more funds for Rohingyas

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to raise more funds from newer sources for assistance of the Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh as its Director General (DG) Amy Pope paid a courtesy call on her.

European countries stand by Bangladesh for Rohingya repatriation: Foreign minister
FM urges OIC for alternate measures to end Israeli aggression in Gaza

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European countries stand by Bangladesh for Rohingya repatriation: Foreign minister

The European Union and West European countries are on the side of Bangladesh to repatriate Rohingya refugees to their own country, said Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday (May 2).

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