Rohingyas threat to national, regional security: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said 1.1 million Rohingyas, citizens of Myanmar who fled here in the face of persecution, are not only a threat to the security for Bangladesh but also for the region.
11 November 2019, 05:36 AM

Hundreds of Indian Sikhs to make historic pilgrimage to Pakistan

Hundreds of Indian Sikhs are set to make a historic pilgrimage to Pakistan, travelling visa-free to one of their religion's holiest sites under a landmark deal between the two countries separated by the 1947 partition of the subcontinent.
9 November 2019, 04:52 AM

Global leadership, S Asian partners urged to act for quick return of Rohingyas

Bangladesh says the global leadership, especially South Asian partners, needs to do more to ensure quick repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin in Myanmar.
6 November 2019, 09:18 AM

HC issues rule for resuming birth registration in Cox’s Bazar

The High Court issues a rule asking the government and the Election Commission (EC) to explain in four weeks why they should not be directed to resume birth registration of people at four municipalities and 71 unions in Cox’s Bazar.
5 November 2019, 15:26 PM

Toll in Philippine quakes climbs to 21

The death toll in two powerful quakes that struck the southern Philippines in the past week has risen to 21, authorities say, as survivors struggled to access food and water.
3 November 2019, 11:19 AM

India fully supportive to resolve Rohingya crisis

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has reiterated that India is supportive of Bangladesh’s efforts to resolve the Rohingya problem.
3 November 2019, 09:39 AM

Bangladesh to verify Myanmar’s claim of ‘voluntary’ Rohingya repatriation

Bangladesh is to verify Myanmar's claim over voluntary return of some Rohingyas to Myanmar as the country keeps spreading misleading information to the international community to avoid repatriation.
31 October 2019, 08:12 AM

Fire sweeps Pakistani train, killing 73, after cooking fire

A fire swept through a Pakistani train, killing 73 people and injuring nearly 40 after a gas canister that passengers were using to cook breakfast exploded, the minister of railways says.
31 October 2019, 05:43 AM

Myanmar misleading int’l community with fabricated info to avoid repatriation: Bangladesh

Instead of taking back Rohingyas, Myanmar now remains engaged in "persistent campaign" to mislead the international community to avoid its obligations for the "sustained repatriation" and reintegration of the forcibly displaced Rohingya in safety and dignity, says Bangladesh.
30 October 2019, 08:35 AM

US senators mull more pressure on Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation

After visiting Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar that hosted over 1.1 million forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals, New York State Senators are planning to ask their federal colleagues to put more efforts in ensuring sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh.
27 October 2019, 06:40 AM

UN human rights expert calls for targeted sanctions on Myanmar

A UN human rights expert on Myanmar has called for sanctions against Myanmar military-run companies and commanders responsible for serious rights violations.
24 October 2019, 04:24 AM

US wants postponement of Rohingya relocation to Bhashan Char

Appreciating the country for opening its borders to huge Rohingya refugees, the United States has urged Bangladesh to "postpone" its Rohingya relocation plan to Bhashan char until independent experts can determine it a suitable location, though Bangladesh is looking for a voluntary nature of relocation.
24 October 2019, 04:18 AM

‘Keep in touch with Myanmar to resolve Rohingya crisis’

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen expresses dissatisfaction over Rohingya repatriation issue and urges the international community to keep in touch with Myanmar to reach a solution to the crisis.
23 October 2019, 15:51 PM

The roots of Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis

The UN General Assembly in New York just ended recently, and while there was much talk of the Rohingya crisis—including important discussions on ongoing efforts to hold perpetrators of genocide accountable—the root of the crisis in Myanmar continues to receive inadequate attention: the denial of citizenship rights of Rohingya in Myanmar.
22 October 2019, 18:00 PM

‘We speak our minds’

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad yesterday said he would not retract his criticism of New Delhi’s actions in the disputed region of Kashmir even though Indian traders have urged a boycott of Malaysian palm oil.
22 October 2019, 18:00 PM

Genocide: Gambia to file case against Myanmar at ICJ

Gambia will be taking Myanmar to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to face charges of genocide against its Rohingya minority, says Gambia's Attorney General and Minister for Justice Abubacarr Marie Tambadou.
20 October 2019, 11:40 AM

Lam backs police’s use of force in HK

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam took to the airwaves yesterday to back the use of force by police ahead of a major anti-government march planned this weekend in the Chinese-ruled city, which has been battered by months of violent protests.
19 October 2019, 18:00 PM

Myanmar must guarantee Rohingyas’ human rights for repatriation, Dhaka to UN

Bangladesh has conveyed the United Nations that Myanmar must guarantee the human rights of Rohingyas and take confidence building measures to create the conducive environment for their return to their place of origin in Rakhine State.
19 October 2019, 10:34 AM

HK assembly in chaos

Hong Kong’s parliament descended into chaos yesterday, with lawmakers dragged out by security guards for heckling leader Carrie Lam as they demanded an inquiry into a brutal attack on a prominent human rights activist ahead of a major rally.
17 October 2019, 18:47 PM

Philippines’ leader Duterte hurt in motorycle crash

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hurt his hip and suffered scratches in a motorcycle accident, senior aides of the 74-year-old leader said yesterday.
17 October 2019, 18:37 PM