As of Friday, nearly six lakh Rohingyas have crossed into Bangladesh since August 25 to escape the brutalities of the Myanmar security forces and local Buddhist mobs. “Regarding the situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh, our humanitarian colleagues say that the number of Rohingya refugees who have…

The D-8 member states have assured their political and humanitarian support for sustainable solution of Rohingya issue that created humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh, reports BSS. The member states gave the assurance at the 9th D-8 Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday with Turkish President Recep…

In the midst of Rohingya crisis, Dhaka receives today Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who, during her two-day trip, is expected to discuss the entire range of bilateral and regional of issues of mutual interest with the leadership of the country. The visit of the one of the most powerful…

Bangladesh eye to salvage some pride in their listless series as they take on South Africa in the third ODI today at Buffalo Park in East London. The match will start at 2pm (BST). Coming off a crushing 333 runs and an innings and 254 runs defeat in the two-match Test series and trailing by 0-2 in the…

Dhaka University (DU) has refused to acknowledge that the admission test question paper was leaked, saying that the allegation is a “conspiracy” against the university and that the candidates merely want a retest. DU vice-chancellor Prof. Akhtaruzzaman said, “This is a conspiracy and…

BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said the government has become 'friendless' over the Rohingya issue due to its 'wrong policy' and diplomatic 'failure,' reports UNB. "We've made complicated an easy and clear issue like the Rohingya one, and the…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday again urged the United Nations and international community to put more pressure on Myanmar government for taking back their nationals from Bangladesh through peaceful rehabilitation in their homeland, reports UNB. The prime minister made the call when UN Secretary…