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Rohingyas, a big burden for Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Myanmar should take the displaced Rohingyas back as they have emerged as a big burden for Bangladesh.
19 September 2019

Action against those providing passports to Rohingyas: Home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan says action will be taken against those involved in providing passports to Rohingyas.
18 September 2019

Bangladesh to raise Rohingya issue at UNGA for global support

Bangladesh will strongly raise her voice regarding Rohingya repatriation at the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly so that Myanmar remains under continued global pressure to take back their citizens.
18 September 2019

Open your eyes: UN envoy to Suu Kyi

A UN human rights expert has implored Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 'feel with her heart before it is too late', saying that even if Rohingyas wished to return they have little to go back to.
18 September 2019

Rohingya repatriation: Bangladesh likely to sit with China, Myanmar

Bangladesh is likely to sit across the table with representatives of China and Myanmar in New York this month to resolve the much-talked-about Rohingya repatriation issue.
17 September 2019

EC employee, 4 others sued in Chattogram for 'issuing fake NID to Rohingyas'

The Election Commission files a case against five people, including an official of its regional office in Chattogram, for their alleged connection in issuing National Identification Cards (NIDs) to Rohingya refugees.
17 September 2019

Veil must for schoolgirls: Pakistan province takes U-turn amid outcry

Following widespread public criticism, the government of Khyber Pakh­tunkhwa, a Pakistan province, deci­des to withdraw its earlier order instructing female students of secondary and higher secondary government educational institutions to wear the veil.
17 September 2019

Rohingya repatriation: Momen seeks UK’s support

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen seeks support from UK parliamentarians to ensure a safe and sustainable return of Rohingyas to their homeland in Northern Rakhine State of Myanmar.
16 September 2019

Rohingyas inside Myanmar still facing genocide threat: UN report

Around 600,000 Rohingyas remaining inside Myanmar face systematic persecution and live under the threat of genocide, says the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar in a new report.
16 September 2019

Fake NID: Action if evidence found against any EC official, says Kabita Khanam

The Election Commission will take actions if any of its officials is found involved in issuance of fake national identity cards (NID) for the Rohingya people, Election Commissioner Kabita Khanam says.
16 September 2019

Unrest in Pakistan city as teacher accused of blasphemy

Properties worth millions of rupees are attacked and several shops belonging to the Hindu community looted by an enraged mob in Ghotki town after the owner of a school was accused of committing blasphemy.
16 September 2019

Rohingya ‘robber’ killed in Cox’s Bazar 'gunfight'

A Rohingya man alleged to be a robber is killed in a “gunfight” with police in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar.
15 September 2019

Dr Mahathir goes horse riding as morning drizzle partially clears air

The haze blanketing much of the Klang Valley did not stop Dr Mahathir Mohamad from taking part in one of his favourite leisure activities -- horse riding.
15 September 2019

Rohingya held with fake notes worth Tk 18 lakh in Cox’s Bazar

A Rohingya man was held with fake Bangladeshi currency worth Tk 18 lakh from Ukhia upazila in Cox’s Bazar last night.
15 September 2019

India's crackdown on Kashmir will spur global Muslim extremism: Imran

India's crackdown on protests and dissent in Kashmir will drive more of the world's Muslims into extremism, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says during a fiery speech in the part of the disputed territory administered by Pakistan.
14 September 2019

US lawmakers urge Trump to mediate between India and Pakistan

Key US Senators and Congressmen are now urging President Donald Trump to play a constructive role in helping resolve Kashmir and other underlying disputes between India and Pakistan.
14 September 2019

New EU funding helps WFP provide food assistance to Rohingyas

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of 2 million euro from the European Union (EU) for its emergency operation in Bangladesh.
13 September 2019

Pak FM sees risk of ‘accidental war’ over occupied Kashmir

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi warns that the situation in India-held Kashmir risks sparking an “accidental war”, and urges UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet to visit the troubled region.
12 September 2019

Myanmar failed to convince Rohingyas: FM

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen says Myanmar has failed to convince the Rohingyas to return to their own country from Bangladesh.
11 September 2019

Dengue cases hit 250,000; more than 1,000 dead in Philippines

Much is still to be desired from the efforts of local governments to stop the dengue epidemic as the number of cases has risen to nearly 250,000 nationwide with more than 1,000 dead, over a third them children.
11 September 2019