Bangladesh: Workshop Held to Promote Education for Rohingya at Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Office

Arakan News Agency Today, a workshop on the Rohingya Education Enhancement Initiative was held at the conference hall of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) office, with the participation of education leaders, local community representatives, and international partners. The initiative aims to strengthen education systems within the camps and expand learning opportunities for Rohingya […]

Rohingya Youth Kidnapped in Bangladesh Camps as Abductors Demand Ransom

Arakan News Agency | Exclusive Local sources in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh reported that a young Rohingya man named Mohammed Jaber, aged 28, was abducted in an incident that took place in Shalbagan Camp, Teknaf area. They told Arakan News Agency that the victim’s family later received disturbing video clips showing him being […]

Rescue of 24 Rohingya, Including Women and Children, from Human Traffickers in Bangladesh

Arakan News Agency The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Bangladesh rescued 24 Rohingya individuals, including women and children, from the clutches of human traffickers in the remote hills of Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar. Assistant Director of the Rapid Action Battalion, A.M. Faruk, stated that among those rescued were 4 men, 10 women, and 10 children, […]

ASEAN Slaps Myanmar Military Council: Will Not Send Observers to December Elections

Arakan News Agency Diplomatic sources said on Monday that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not send observers to Myanmar’s elections scheduled for December 28, dealing a blow to the ruling military council’s attempts to gain international legitimacy. During their meeting in Malaysia, leaders of the 11-member bloc expressed “deep concern” over the […]

Guterres Condemns Violence in Myanmar at ASEAN Summit, Affirms: Peace Remains Elusive

Arakan News Agency UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the ongoing violence in Myanmar, calling on all parties to immediately cease hostilities, protect civilians, and ensure unhindered access to humanitarian aid. In his opening remarks at the ASEAN-UN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, he warned that peace in Myanmar remains out of reach, noting […]

United Council of Rohang: Formation of the First Official Civil Society Organization Representing the Rohingya in Bangladesh

Arakan News Agency The Convening Committee in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, announced on Thursday the formation of the first official civil society organization representing the Rohingya people across all refugee camps, under the name United Council of Rohang (UCR) — a historic step aimed at unifying and transparently representing the Rohingya community. Committee convener Furquan Mirza […]

Rescue of 29 Rohingya Refugees and Arrest of 3 Human Traffickers in Bangladesh

Arakan News Agency Bangladeshi security forces successfully rescued 29 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, on Tuesday from an illegal trafficking attempt along Marine Drive Beach. Three suspected members of the trafficking network were arrested, and legal actions have been initiated against them under Bangladesh’s anti-human trafficking laws. According to police reports, the traffickers had […]