Canadian Parliamentary Delegation Visits Rohingya Camps in Bangladesh to Assess Their Conditions
Arakan News Agency A high-level delegation of Canadian parliamentarians visited the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on Sunday to witness the refugees’ conditions firsthand and to carry their voices and concerns to Canadian policymakers, at a time when international aid is declining. The delegation included Senator Salma Ataullahjan, Member of Parliament Salma Zahid, […]
Bangladesh: Government Will Not Grant Permanent Residency to New Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar
Arakan News Agency The Bangladeshi government has announced that it will not provide permanent housing for new Rohingya refugees arriving in Cox’s Bazar camps, noting that efforts will instead focus on ensuring the safe and swift return of these refugees. According to Times of Bangladesh, the Commissioner for Refugee Relief and Repatriation, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, […]
United Rohingya Council Chief Talks About the Rohingya Crisis as It Approaches a Decade
The Chief of the United Rohingya Council (UCR) spoke about the Rohingya crisis, which has approached a decade without a clear foreign policy from Bangladesh regarding the issue, calling for continued international pressure on Myanmar to ensure the Rohingya’s rights are respected.
Rohingya Account for 74% of Dengue Cases and 90% of Deaths in Bangladesh Camps
Arakan News Agency Data from the Cox’s Bazar Civil Surgeon’s Office in Bangladesh, Dr. Mohammadul Haque, showed that more than 74% of all dengue cases recorded this year were among Rohingya refugees, while over 90% of dengue-related deaths occurred within the camps. From January to 24 November, a total of 7,717 dengue cases were recorded […]
Rohingya Children Forced into Unpaid Labor in a Buddhist Temple in Arakan
Arakan News Agency | Exclusive Families of Rohingya in the village of “Phone Nyo Lake” in Buthidaung, Arakan State, reported that children under the age of 13 are being forced into unpaid labor inside a local Buddhist temple, under orders from the village head, amid growing concerns for their physical and psychological safety. Parents told […]
Mayyu Blood Donation Society Honors Its Donors in Rohingya Camps in Bangladesh
The Mayyu Blood Donation Society celebrated its donors at the “Spirit of Humanity” event, recognizing their contribution to saving lives through voluntary blood donation, in the presence of members of the Rohingya community in the camps in Bangladesh.
513 Rohingya Detained in Arakan After Their Boat Bound for Malaysia Was Intercepted
Arakan News Agency | Exclusive The Myanmar military detained 513 Rohingya, including a significant number of women and children, in Sittwe, Arakan State, after the Myanmar Navy intercepted their boat bound for Malaysia and opened fire on it several weeks ago. Local sources told the Arakan News Agency that the boat was intercepted near Pauktaw […]
Mayyu Blood Donation Society Honors Its Donors at the “Spirit of Humanity” Event in Bangladesh Camps
Arakan News Agency | Exclusive The Mayyu Blood Donation Society (MBDS) held its annual “Spirit of Humanity” event this week, honoring donors who continue to save lives through voluntary blood donation, in the presence of members of the Rohingya community, youth volunteers, and local leaders. During the event, the society highlighted the vital role played […]
The situation and statistics of Rohingya refugees in the camps of Bangladesh until the end of October
An infographic showing the situation and statistics of Rohingya refugees in the camps of Bangladesh until October 31, according to the figures issued by the Government of Bangladesh and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Study Reveals Major Gaps in Vaccination Among Rohingya and Host Community Children in Bangladesh
Arakan News Agency A recent study conducted by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), has revealed significant gaps in vaccination coverage among forcibly displaced Rohingya children as well as children in the host community in Cox’s Bazar, with notably higher rates of zero-dose and under-immunized children within Rohingya camps. The study found […]
Training Session for Bangladesh Bank Officials on Rohingya Refugee Crisis Management in Cox’s Bazar
Arakan News Agency The Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) in Cox’s Bazar hosted a delegation of 28 Additional Directors from Bangladesh Bank in a specialized briefing and training session on managing the Rohingya refugee crisis and the ongoing humanitarian response in the world’s largest refugee settlement. During the session, RRRC officials […]
Korea Provides $5 Million to IOM to Support Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Arakan News Agency The Republic of Korea has provided $5 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to improve the living conditions of over 420,000 Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar camps in Bangladesh. According to the Bangladeshi newspaper Dhaka Tribune, the funding will help provide water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across seven camps, […]
Pakistani Interior Minister: We Issue Passports Only to Rohingya, Not Citizenship
Arakan News Agency Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that his country issues passports to displaced Rohingya individuals without granting them Pakistani citizenship. Speaking after his meeting with Bangladeshi counterpart Jahangir Alam Chaudhry in Dhaka, Naqvi said that the passports would carry a different code or serial number to identify the holders as Rohingya. Meanwhile, […]