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Malaysia Begins Returning Myanmar Nationals Amid Rohingya Safety Concerns

By Hafizur Rahman October 1, 2026 Malaysia has begun sending Myanmar nationals…

Five-Year-Old Rohingya Child Reportedly Killed in Camp 2E

By Hafizur Rahman Cox’s Bazar, September 29, 2026: A five-year-old Rohingya child…

Rohingya Among Dead, Injured and Missing After Myanmar Airstrikes Hit Kyauktaw Market and Bridge

KYAUKTAW, Arakan State — 28 September 2026: Rohingya civilians, including children, were…

Rohingya News Roundup: Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Global Action, EU Support and China’s Engagement

by RK Desk September 28, 2026 Bangladesh renewed its diplomatic push over…

Rohingya News Roundup: Gambling Crisis, Arms Seizure, Missing Teen and Call for Genocide Archive

by RK Desk September 27, 2026 Several developments concerning Rohingya communities were…

Family Sources Say Rohingya Boy Was Taken from Camp 10 and Later Found

by Hafizur Rahman Cox’s Bazar, September 26, 2026 — A 14-year-old Rohingya…

Rohingya Gen-Z Welcomes Bangladesh PM’s Five Proposals, Calls for Clear Steps on Return

by Hafizur Rahman Cox’s Bazar, September 26, 2026 — Rohingya Gen-Z has…

Local Sources Say Rohingya Man Released After Detention in Northern Maungdaw

by Hafizur Rahman Maungdaw, Arakan State — September 26, 2026 Local sources…

Rohingya Teacher Kabola Begum Found Dead in Camp 17; Cause Remains Unclear

by RK Desk Cox’s Bazar, September 25, 2026 — The death of…

Rohingya Leaders Call for Role in Decisions on Their Future at Camp 15 Rally

by Hafizur Rahman Cox’s Bazar — September 25, 2026 Rohingya leaders called…

Woman and Child Die as Boat Sinks Near Teknaf; One Missing

by RK Desk Teknaf, September 23, 2026 — A woman and a…

UNGA President Calls Rohingya Crisis a ‘Grave Human Crisis’

by RK Desk September 22, 2026 | Rohingya Khobor President of the…

Rohingya Volunteers in Buthidaung Report Unequal Pay and Manual Work Under ULA/AA Administration

by RK Desk Buthidaung, Arakan State — September 21, 2026 Rohingya residents…

Bangladesh, Canada Discuss Trade, Climate and Rohingya Crisis

by RK Desk Dhaka, September 20, 2026 — Canadian High Commissioner to…

Coast Guard Detains 10 in Alleged Smuggling Attempt Near Saint Martin’s

by RK Desk Cox’s Bazar — September 20, 2026 The Bangladesh Coast…

AA Reportedly Detains Rohingya Man in Buthidaung Over Alleged ARSA Links

by RK Desk Buthidaung, Arakan State — September 19, 2026 The Arakan…

Two Rohingya Reportedly Injured in Hammer Attack in Camp-19

By Ro Maung Shwe. 18 September 2026 | Two Rohingya men were…

Rohingya Gen-Z Coordinators Meet Across Camps to Discuss Unity and Community Priorities

by Hafizur Rahman Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh — September 18, 2026 Coordinators associated…

Rohingya Families Dismantle Shelters After Eviction Notices in Jammu

by RK Desk JAMMU, India — September 18, 2026 Rohingya refugee families…

Residents Report Expansion of Rakhine Settlements onto Former Rohingya Areas in Southern Maungdaw

by RK Desk Maungdaw, Arakan State — September 17, 2026 Rohingya residents…

Bangladeshi Fisherman Injured in Gunfire While Fishing in Naf River

by Hafizur Rahman Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar — September 17, 2026 A 55-year-old…

Bangladesh, EU Discuss FTA Talks and Rohingya Crisis Ahead of UNGA

by RK Desk 16 September 2026 | Bangladesh and the European Union…

Anwar Plans Talks with Min Aung Hlaing as Malaysia Pushes Myanmar Refugee Returns

By RK Desk16 September 2026 | Rohingya Khobor Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar…

OIC Reaffirms Support for Rohingya Repatriation Efforts

By RK Desk September 16, 2026 | Rohingya Khobor The Organisation of…

Rohingya Residents Describe Continuing Restrictions and Abuses Under ULA/AA Rule in Buthidaung

by RK Desk Buthidaung, Arakan State — September 14, 2026 Rohingya residents…

Bangladesh Plans High-Level Rohingya Event During UN General Assembly

by RK Desk Dhaka — September 14, 2026 Bangladesh plans to convene…

Hamid Hussain: A Rohingya Rights Defender Continuing His Work Under Threat

After losing his home and a brother during the 2017 violence, Hamid…

AA Reportedly Detains Rohingya Man After Return from Bangladesh for Medical Treatment

by Hafizur Rahman Buthidaung, Arakan State — September 13, 2026 The Arakan…

Bangladesh to Hold Talks With China and Myanmar Over Rohingya Crisis

by RK Desk Dhaka, 10 September 2026: Bangladesh will hold talks with…

26-Year-Old Rohingya Man Reported Missing from Camp 18; Family Says Tk 20 Lakh Demanded

by Hafizur Rahman Cox’s Bazar, 11 September 2026: A 26-year-old Rohingya man…

Bangladesh to Hold Rohingya Event During UN General Assembly

by RK Desk Dhaka, 10 September 2026: Bangladesh will organise a high-level…

Rohingya Representatives Join International Conference on Rohingya Crisis in Dhaka

by RK Desk Dhaka, 10 September 2026: Rohingya community representatives Ro Khin…

New UNGA President Khalilur Rahman Says Rohingya Voices Will Remain Heard

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has taken office as President of the…

Online Briefing to Examine ICJ Rohingya Genocide Case After January Merits Hearings

An online discussion on The Gambia v. Myanmar will bring together The…

Rohingya Man Found Tied Up Near Camp 4 Extension CiC Office

by Hafizur Rahman Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, 8 September 2026: A 28-year-old Rohingya…

Tarique Rahman Urges Japan Envoy to Support Safe, Dignified Rohingya Return

Bangladesh’s prime minister has urged Japan’s special envoy on Myanmar to help…

Violence Returns to Rohingya Camps After Months of Relative Calm

A series of killings, shootings and armed confrontations since May has raised…

RAB Says Pistol Seized from Rohingya Youth in Camp 11; Alleged ARSA Link Unverified

by RK Desk Cox’s Bazar, 6 September 2026: The Rapid Action Battalion…

Community Education Centres Face New Pressure as Rohingya Families Struggle With School Costs in Kyauktaw

Rohingya families say rising education costs and reported pressure on community-run learning…

Pregnant Rohingya Woman Reportedly Stabbed in Camp 5

by Hafizur Rahman Cox’s Bazar, 5 September 2026: A pregnant Rohingya woman…

Malaysia Says 1,476 Myanmar Detainees Signed Return Documents

by RK Desk Kuala Lumpur, 5 September 2026: Malaysia says all 1,476…

Myanmar Junta Promises ‘Safe’ Returns While Again Denying Rohingya Identity

The junta says it will facilitate the safe and dignified return of…

Rohingya Man Reportedly Killed Following Loan Dispute in Young Chaung Village

by Hafizur Rahman Arakan State, 4 September 2026: A 54-year-old Rohingya man…

UNHCR Says It Has No Role in Malaysia’s Planned Myanmar Returns, Warns Conditions Remain Unsafe

Malaysia plans to return 1,476 Myanmar nationals on 29 September, but UNHCR…

Eight-Year-Old Rohingya Boy Dies After Fall in Camp 14

by RK Desk Cox’s Bazar, 3 September 2026: An eight-year-old Rohingya boy…

Four Rohingya Detained Near Panchagarh Border While Allegedly Trying to Enter India

by RK Desk Panchagarh, 3 September 2026: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained…

Nine People Detained in Rangamati as Police Verify Rohingya Identities

by RK Desk Rangamati, 3 September 2026: Nine people were detained during…

Three Rohingya Men Sentenced to 15 Days in Jail for Gambling in Camp 22

by RK Desk Cox’s Bazar, 2 September 2026: Three Rohingya men were…

Rising Rice Prices Deepen Pressure on Rohingya Families in Kyauktaw

Residents say the cost of a sack of rice has risen sharply…

Virtual Hearing Initiative Launched in Cox’s Bazar to Improve Access to Justice

by RK Desk Cox’s Bazar, 1 September 2026: UNHCR Bangladesh and its…

Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Global Parliamentary Advocacy for Rohingya Repatriation

Dhaka has urged parliamentarians worldwide to sustain international attention on the Rohingya…

Bangladesh Urges UK to Sustain Support for Safe Rohingya Repatriation

The UK has pledged to continue its leadership role on Myanmar at…

Islamic Relief Security Guard Shot in Neck During Night Duty in Rohingya Camp

A Rohingya security guard working for Islamic Relief Bangladesh was seriously injured…

Rakhine Families Reportedly Settled on Former Rohingya Land in Southern Maungdaw

Rohingya residents say new houses and farmland are being allocated to Rakhine…

Six Rohingya Reported Dead as Sittwe Camp Diarrhoeal Outbreak Reaches 227 Cases

New reporting identifies deaths in four Rohingya displacement camps as movement restrictions…

What an ICJ Judgment Could Mean for Rohingya Justice

The Gambia expects a ruling in October in its genocide case against…

Rohingya Madrasa Student Found Dead at Camp 8W Graveyard

The circumstances surrounding the death of Mohammed Jubair, who had recently travelled…

Rohingya Child Killed, Six Others Injured in Camp 8 East Gunfight

A young Rohingya child died after being shot in the head as…

Malaysia Sets September Return for 1,476 Myanmar Nationals but Does Not Say Whether Rohingya Are Included

Malaysia says the first group will return voluntarily on September 29, but…

Gambia Says ICJ Judgment in Rohingya Genocide Case Expected in October

The Gambia’s Attorney General told Bangladesh that a judgment in the landmark…

US Congressional Staff Delegation Meets Rohingya Health Workers During Cox’s Bazar Visit

Rohingya community health workers described health needs, referral challenges and the pressures…

Disabled Rohingya Man Found Dead After Nearly Two Weeks Missing in Maungdaw

The body of 58-year-old Amir Hossain was found in a stream after…

Rohingya in Maungdaw Ordered to Report Overnight Stays as AA Tightens Controls

Residents say village authorities announced a new requirement to report overnight stays,…

14-Year-Old Rohingya Boy Missing from Camp 14

August 26, 2026 A 14-year-old Rohingya boy, Mohammed Ayas, has been reported…

From Memory to Justice: Rohingya Khobor Marks Genocide Remembrance Day with Survivors, Youth and Community Voices

More than 100 Rohingya survivors, women representatives, youth activists, educators, journalists, students…

Rohingya Mark Ninth Genocide Remembrance Day with Call for Safe Return, Citizenship and Justice

Thousands of Rohingya refugees gathered in Cox’s Bazar to remember those killed…

Family Seeks Help After Rohingya Teacher Goes Missing, Ransom Demanded

The family of 32-year-old teacher Abul Kasim says it received a photograph…

One in Three Rohingya Refugees Projected to Face Crisis-Level Hunger as Aid Cuts Deepen

Food insecurity in the Cox’s Bazar camps is expected to worsen between…

Bangladesh Urges China to Turn Rohingya Commitments Into Action as Safe Return Remains Elusive

Dhaka says Beijing should translate its stated support into concrete action, while…

Rohingya Youth Forum Brings Young Refugees Together to Discuss Rights, Leadership and Return

Young Rohingya discussed political participation, education, cultural preservation and the conditions for…

IOM Engineer Dies in Generator Accident at Rohingya Camp 3

Police have opened an investigation after a 29-year-old IOM engineer died while…

Rohingya Advocate Says Return Cannot Begin Without Peace and Security in Arakan

As nine years of displacement approach, Rohingya and humanitarian representatives in Dhaka…

Around 150 Newly Arrived Rohingya Seek UNHCR Help Each Week as Flight From Arakan Continues

UNHCR says Rohingya are still fleeing conflict, air attacks, arrests, discrimination and…

Rohingya Demand Justice, Rights and Safe Return as Dhaka Discussion Marks Nine Years of Displacement

Rohingya representatives and rights advocates told a Dhaka discussion that nine years…

Rohingya Survivors in Australia Rebuild Their Lives While Families Remain Displaced

As Rohingya communities prepare to mark nine years since the 2017 military…

Rohingya Repatriation Discussed at Cox’s Bazar Roundtable

Government officials, researchers, humanitarian actors and Rohingya representatives discussed the conditions required…

Two Alleged ARSA Members Arrested in Rohingya Camp 6

Police say one of the detainees is a suspected ARSA commander facing…

Father Arrested After Wife and Young Son Killed in Rohingya Camp 6

Follow-up reporting finds that the suspect has been arrested in Dhaka, while…

24 Fishermen, Including Six Rohingya, Return to Bangladesh After Arakan Army Detention

Some of the returning fishermen said they were beaten, given little food…

Follow-Up: Camp 5 Landslide and Camp 14 Wall Collapse Renew Safety Concerns

Recent incidents in two Rohingya camps have raised renewed concerns over the…

Rohingya Gen-Z Rejects Myanmar Junta Statement, Demands Rights-Based Return

The Rohingya youth group says repatriation cannot be meaningful without recognition of…

Al Jazeera Documentary Traces Decades of Persecution Behind Rohingya Displacement

The new Al Jazeera English documentary places the 2017 exodus within a…

Bangladesh Rejects Junta’s Rohingya Figures and ‘Bengali’ Label, Calls for Wider Verification

Dhaka challenged the junta’s account of Rohingya displacement and identity, while urging…

Rohingya Man Found in Critical Condition in Camp 18 After Alleged Kidnapping

The man’s wife says he had been abducted two days earlier and…

Rohingya Council Rejects Myanmar Junta Statement, Demands Rights-Based Return

The United Council of Rohingya challenged the junta’s claims on Rohingya identity,…

The Daily Star Urges Myanmar Junta to Ensure Safe, Rights-Based Rohingya Return

In an institutional editorial, the Bangladeshi newspaper said repatriation must include citizenship,…

Bangladeshi Man Shot Near Rohingya Camp 14, Police Investigate

Local sources alleged that the suspected gunman was linked to the Rohingya…

More Than 450 Rohingya Women Reportedly Forcibly Recruited by Arakan Army, Local Sources Say

Local accounts allege that women and underage girls are being pressured into…