Chittagong, Dec 04 – The first batch of 1,645 Rohingyas have reached Bhasan Char from Chittagong. They had earlier been brought from Ukhiya in Cox’s Bazar to Chittagong in buses.
Category: Migration
BdeshJaatra: Migration info platform launched in Bangladesh
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Agency for Migration, launched BdeshJaatra, an online information platform that provides information on safe migration, sustainable reintegration, and remittances management for aspirant migrants, migrants abroad, returnees, and their families.
Global Migrant Festival being held until 29 November
The Global Migrant Festival 2020 is an arts festival held every two years, comprising of thirty online events held over the course of nine days. The Festival is a showcase of diversity, featuring over two hundred participants from around the…
Greece’s Policy of Exclusion Harms Asylum Seekers, Refugees
Introduction Since the start of 2020, glaring headlines have called attention to the situation at Greece’s borders. For years, Greece has hosted large numbers of asylum seekers and refugees fleeing conflict and poverty, primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Middle…
UN adopts resolution for urgent solution of Rohingya crisis
The United Nations has adopted a resolution on “The Situation of Human Rights of the Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar” while Bangladesh seeks a peaceful solution to the Rohingya crisis.
Suu Kyi asked to secure Rohingya repatriation
The United States has urged the Myanmar government to secure the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of Rohingya and other refugees and internally displaced persons.
Rohingya: Tripartite talks ‘in Beijing’ after Myanmar’s polls
Dhaka, Oct 23 – Bangladesh, Myanmar and China are planning to hold Foreign Minister-level tripartite talks after Myanmar’s national election in November to begin the repatriation of Rohingyas without any delay.
‘Dhaka no more in position to take Rohingya burden’
The international community should sincerely work to create an environment for the repatriation of Rohingyas as they are willing to return home, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Thursday.
Int’l community to discuss Rohingya issue Thursday
The United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will bring the international community together on Thursday to address the Rohingya crisis.
Redouble efforts to find solution to Rohingya crisis: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has stressed that the international community and countries in the region must redouble their efforts not only maintain support for Rohingyas and their hosts, but also adapt to critical new needs and expand the search…
Dhaka under pressure against Rohingya relocation plan: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said there is a pressure on the government by the international NGOs, including UNHCR, against Bhasan Char relocation though some Rohingyas are willing to go there to enjoy wonderful facilities for them.
Unified voice of Myanmar neighbours must for Rohingya return
Dhaka, Oct 18 – The United States has sought an equal role from Myanmar’s all neighbours with “broad and unified voice” so that Rohingyas can get the confidence back to return to their homeland without any fear of further deportation.
‘Don’t undermine local NGOs in Rohingya response’
Speakers at a conference has the urged the United Nations (UN) not to undermine the local NGOs regarding the humanitarian response to Rohingya camps.
Tensions high at Rohingya camps after violence
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 08 – Tensions heightened at Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps following a fierce clash at Ukhiya camp on Tuesday that left four people dead.
KSA visa, Iqama valid for Bangladeshi expats until Oct 31
The government of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has extended the validity of visa and Iqama (work permit) for Bangladeshi expatriate workers and professionals until October 31 without any charge to help them return to their workplaces smoothly.
4 Rohingyas killed, 20 injured in clash at Cox’s Bazar camp
Cox’s Bazar, Oct 06 – Four Rohingyas were killed and 20 others injured in a turf war at a camp in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya on Tuesday night.
Stranded migrants need dignified return: UN body
The UN Committee on Migrant Workers has called on governments to take immediate action to address the inhumane conditions of migrant workers stranded in detention camps and ensure their orderly, safe and dignified return to their home countries.
Rohingya issue: Dhaka to reach out to world leaders at UNGA
Bangladesh will bring the unresolved Rohingya crisis before the global leaders on Saturday apparently reminding everybody of the failure to find a durable solution to the crisis amid Myanmar’s non-fulfilment of repatriation pledge, officials said.
EU for UN’s technical, protection survey of Bhasan Char camp
Dhaka, Sept 25 – European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Rensje Teerink has laid emphasis on visits by UN technical and humanitarian protection teams to Bhasan Char though Rohingya leaders recently expressed satisfaction over the situation there.
Migrant workers crowd Biman, Saudi Airlines booths for ticket
Saudi expatriates gathered in front of Biman and Saudi Airline offices in the city on Thursday for having their air tickets confirmed to go back to Saudi Arabia.
Get tickets, apply for visa extension: Migrant workers asked
Dhaka, Sept 24 – The government has urged migrant Bangladeshis who will return to their workplaces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to maintain discipline while collecting tickets and applying for visa extension.
Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation pledge questioned
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Thomas Andrews, has questioned Myanmar for not fulfilling its commitment over Rohingya repatriation.
Europe migration: EU to reveal mandatory rules on migration
The European Union is set to detail new, mandatory measures on managing migration, which has challenged the unity of the bloc for several years.
Supporting Migrants and Remittances as COVID-19 Rages On
By Saad Noor Quayyum and Roland K. Kpodar WASHINGTON, Sep 18 2020 (IPS) – Just as COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted some communities more than others, globally, the virus has had an oversized negative impact on migrant workers.
Rohingya crisis requires a political solution: Dhaka
New York, Sept 17 – Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Rabab Fatima has said the Rohingya crisis requires a political solution, which lies in the return of the Rohingyas to Myanmar by addressing root causes, creating right conditions…
24 migrants feared dead in boat capsize near Libya
At least two dozen people drowned and presumed dead after a boat carrying migrants bound for Europe capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya, the UN migration agency said Tuesday.
Exploit System Traps Nigerian Women as Slaves in Lebanon
By Sam Olukoya LAGOS, Nigeria, Sep 14 2020 (IPS) – “I need help, right now I cannot walk properly,” trafficking victim Nkiru Obasi pleaded from her hospital bed in a video she posted online. The young Nigerian woman had been…
Action must now over Rohingya rights violations: UNHCHR
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Monday said action must now be taken to properly remedy the serious violations the Rohingya have suffered, and include them into the life of their country.
Dhaka seeks ASEAN role to resolve Rohingya crisis
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said there is a high possibility of creation of uncertainty in the region amid no solution to the Rohingya crisis which may frustrate hope for a peaceful, secure and stable region.
300 Rohingyas found on beach in Indonesia
Almost 300 Rohingya Muslims were found on a beach in Indonesia’s Aceh province Monday, reports AP.They were evacuated by military, police and Red Cross volunteers, the authorities said.