Rohingyas being exploited, TIB finds in study

Rohingyas seeking refuge in Bangladesh are being exploited by various means, graft watchdog Transparency International Bangladesh has said. They are being charged money for building houses and are receiving less money while exchanging currency due to some opportunist quarters.
1 November 2017, 09:44 AM

Myanmar’s hilarious claim

Myanmar comes up with a hilarious claim that Bangladesh is delaying the repatriation process of over 800,000 Rohingyas for international donations.
1 November 2017, 06:07 AM

Passports of ousted Thai PM revoked

Thailand has revoked the passports of ousted premier Yingluck Shinawatra, who has yet to be seen in public since she slipped out of
31 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Stop using landmines

Nine out of the 14 states and regions in Myanmar are contaminated with landmines, making it the world's third most
31 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Rohingya problem world’s fastest-growing crisis: EU

European Union Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides describes the Rohingya crisis as the fastest-growing crisis in the world saying the EU has decisively stepped up its aid to Rohingya communities.
31 October 2017, 16:13 PM

Bangladesh to raise Rohingya issue in CPA

Bangladesh will raise the Rohingya issue in the 63rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference starting tomorrow in Dhaka.
31 October 2017, 14:00 PM

Rohingya crisis: UN picks Norwegian for Myanmar role as tensions simmer

The United Nations names a new interim UN resident coordinator for Myanmar on Tuesday, appointing Knut Ostby of Norway to take over the humanitarian role at a time of growing strains with the Myanmar government over the handling of the Rohingya crisis.
31 October 2017, 07:33 AM

In desert of Oman, a gateway to life on Mars

In sunglasses and jumpsuits, a crew of European test astronauts is laying the groundwork for a Mars simulation in the barren expanse of the Omani desert, a terrestrial mission intended to pave the way to the red planet.
31 October 2017, 07:03 AM

4 die as boat carrying Rohingyas capsizes in Bay

Four people die after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes at the Bay of Bengal.
31 October 2017, 05:58 AM

Condemnation not enough

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has called upon international organisations and communities as well as the Bangladesh government to step up efforts to ensure Rohingyas' safe return to Myanmar.
30 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Almost everyone is survivor or witness

Almost every Rohingya woman and girl, who fled the Rakhine State in Myanmar and took shelter in Bangladesh, is either a survivor of
30 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Don't treat us as heroes

Ten weeks in jail has had an effect on Joshua Wong; he is pensive, reflective and thinner. It is an experience that has forced him to
30 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Danish envoy urges support beside Bangladesh on Rohingya issue

Danish minister for development cooperation, Ulla Tornaes calls upon the international community to support Bangladesh over the Rohingya issue.
30 October 2017, 10:16 AM

Fight against fake news: All stakeholders have part to play, say experts

Fake news has made Asians amused, bewildered and in some cases deeply anguished about the turn of events. A growing number of such instances, coupled with the lack of adequate regulation, damaging consequences for legacy media and repercussions on efforts to build informed societies, is stoking debate anew on tackling the issue.
30 October 2017, 06:38 AM

'Beijing with Dhaka'

Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka yesterday said his country stands by Bangladesh and hopes there will soon be a peaceful solution to the Rohingya crisis.
29 October 2017, 18:00 PM

BD, Myanmar to sit together to solve Rohingya problem: Chinese Envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ma Mingqiang says Bangladesh and China will sit together and solve the Rohingya problem.
29 October 2017, 07:48 AM

Myanmar to charge journos on assignment for Turkish state TV: Officials

Myanmar police says they are preparing to charge journalists working for Turkey's state broadcaster TRT, their local interpreter and driver for bringing a drone into the country without permission.
29 October 2017, 06:27 AM

5 injured in attack by ‘Rohingya miscreants’

Five people are injured after being attacked allegedly by Rohingya miscreants in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar. The injured are Rafiquddin, who is said to be a Rohingya, and four technicians -- Moshtak Hossein, Sharif Hossein, Jashimuddin and Shahed Ali.
28 October 2017, 05:45 AM

Khaleda’s motorcade comes under attack in Feni

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s motorcade comes under attack on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Feni when she was en route to visit Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar.
28 October 2017, 05:21 AM

Myanmar detains 2 reporters on assignment for Turkish state TV

Myanmar police detains two journalists working for Turkey's state broadcaster TRT and their interpreter and driver for flying a drone near the parliament compound, amid tension between the two countries over the Rohingya crisis.
28 October 2017, 04:31 AM