Bangladesh
Four Killed in Ethnic Violence in Bangladesh
September 21, 2024
Four Killed in Ethnic Violence in Bangladesh
Four people were killed in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh on Friday amid escalating ethnic violence, Dawn revealed today. The military reported that troops opened fire after being shot at by members of the United Peoples Democratic Front…
Rohingya Refugees Hope for Change with New Leadership
September 20, 2024
Rohingya Refugees Hope for Change with New Leadership
With the recent appointment of a new leader, Rohingya refugees are filled with renewed hope for a better future, Arab News revealed in an article yesterday. Many believe that the new official, known for his groundbreaking work in microfinance and…
Thousands Rally in Dhaka for Elections Amid Political Turmoil
September 17, 2024
Thousands Rally in Dhaka for Elections Amid Political Turmoil
Thousands of activists from the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gathered in Dhaka on Tuesday, demanding a democratic transition and a timeline for new elections as the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has yet to provide one,…
Bangladesh intensifies border security amid surge in Rohingya refugees
September 12, 2024
Bangladesh intensifies border security amid surge in Rohingya refugees
Bangladesh has intensified its border security as approximately 18,000 Rohingya Muslims have recently fled to escape escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, officials in Dhaka said. This surge is due to ongoing clashes between Myanmar’s military junta and the Arakan…
Dengue Cases Surge in Bangladesh Amidst Health Concerns
September 9, 2024
Dengue Cases Surge in Bangladesh Amidst Health Concerns
Bangladesh is grappling with a rising dengue crisis, with one more death reported and 463 new hospital admissions in the last 24 hours, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday citing the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The total caseload has now…
Bangladesh Urges Faster Resettlement for Rohingya Refugees
September 9, 2024
Bangladesh Urges Faster Resettlement for Rohingya Refugees
Bangladesh’s interim government leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has called for expedited third-country resettlement for Rohingya Muslims amid escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, Arab News reported yesterday. Recent clashes between Myanmar’s ruling junta and the Arakan Army…
Dengue Death Toll in Bangladesh Approaches 100
September 8, 2024
Dengue Death Toll in Bangladesh Approaches 100
The dengue fever death toll in Bangladesh has reached 95 this year, with the government confirming three additional fatalities on Saturday, Xinhua reported yesterday. The Ministry of Health reported that 12 deaths occurred in September alone, while 27 were recorded…
Catastrophic Floods Impact Millions in Bangladesh
September 7, 2024
Catastrophic Floods Impact Millions in Bangladesh
On September 6, the UN reported that catastrophic floods in Bangladesh have affected over 18 million people, severely impacting communities in Cox’s Bazar, home to nearly one million Rohingya refugees. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is rapidly dispatching humanitarian aid,…
Thousands of Rohingya Flee to Bangladesh Amid Escalating Violence
September 5, 2024
Thousands of Rohingya Flee to Bangladesh Amid Escalating Violence
Approximately 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have recently fled to Bangladesh, escaping intensifying violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state, Reuters reported on Wednesday citing Bangladeshi officials. The unrest has escalated due to ongoing clashes between Myanmar’s military junta and the Arakan Army, a…
Rohingya Refugees Provide Aid to Flood Victims in Bangladesh
September 2, 2024
Rohingya Refugees Provide Aid to Flood Victims in Bangladesh
Rohingya refugees from Cox’s Bazar have recently organized emergency aid for flood victims in southeastern Bangladesh, as devastating floods affected millions, Arab News reported yesterday. The floods, caused by heavy monsoon rains and water surges from India, have resulted in…