Bangladesh

Rohingya refugees in Malaysia mark Eid al-Fitr separated from their families ———————————- Thousands of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia spent another Eid separated from their families, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by the stateless community, an article by South China Morning Post…

Rights Groups Urge Bangladesh PM to Prioritize Human Rights and Rohingya Protection ——————————- Nine rights organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Committee to Protect Journalists, have written to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, urging his government to place…

Rohingya Refugees in India Face Hardship Amid Lack of Legal Recognition ———————————– Thousands of Rohingya refugees in India continue to face severe economic and social challenges due to the absence of formal legal recognition, according to reports from Muslim Network…

Bangladesh Advances New Waste Management Measures Amid Ongoing Urban Challenges —————————— Authorities in Bangladesh have recently announced several initiatives aimed at addressing the country’s mounting waste management challenges, particularly in the capital, Dhaka. Officials say preparations are underway for a…

Bangladesh Enters New Era as Tariq Rahman Sworn in as Prime Minister ——————————— Tariq Rahman was officially sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, taking the oath before President Mohammad Shahabuddin, and assumed leadership of the country’s first elected government…

Bangladesh Nationalist Party Claims Parliamentary Majority as Islamists Challenge Election Integrity ————————————– The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced it had secured an outright majority in this week’s parliamentary elections, the first national vote since the 2024 uprising that removed former…

Historic Elections Held in Bangladesh After Gen Z-Led Uprising; Major Victory for BNP ————————————- Voters in Bangladesh lined up at polling stations across the country on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as the nation held its first parliamentary elections since the…

7 Dead, 82 Missing After Landslide in Indonesia’s West Java Following Heavy Rain ———————————- At least seven people have died and 82 others are missing after a landslide struck the West Bandung region of West Java province in Indonesia, Reuters…

Major fire sweeps through Rohingya refugee shelters, leaving thousands homeless ————————– A major fire swept through Rohingya refugee shelters in Camp 16 of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, early on January 20, 2026, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving more than 2,000…

Rohingya Women Gain Confidence and Independence Through Adult Learning in Cox’s Bazar ———————————————- Rohingya women in Bangladesh’s refugee camps are building confidence, independence, and essential life skills through literacy programs, according to UN Women. The Accelerated Adult Learning (AAL) initiative…