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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…

Bangladesh Seeks Stronger Global Parliamentary Advocacy for Rohingya Repatriation

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

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

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

Rohingya Repatriation Discussed at Cox’s Bazar Roundtable

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

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

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

Malaysia Says 1,000 Myanmar Returnees Identified as Questions Over Rohingya Inclusion Persist

Malaysia says the first group could be returned in stages, but it…

Bangladesh Forms Prime Minister-Led National Committee on Rohingya Repatriation

by RK Desk August 12, 2026 The Bangladesh government has formed a…

Malaysia Return Plan and Bangladesh Diplomacy Put Rohingya Rights Back at Centre of Repatriation Debate

by RK Desk August 10, 2026 Malaysia’s proposed return of 5,000 Rohingya…

Malaysia-Myanmar Return Plan Raises Questions Over Rohingya Safety, Citizenship and Rights

by RK Desk August 7, 2026 Malaysia’s proposed return of 5,000 Rohingya…

Malaysia Says Rohingya Will Not Be Returned to Myanmar if Their Lives Are at Risk

by RK Desk August 5, 2026 Malaysia will not proceed with the…

Human Rights Watch Urges Malaysia to Halt Forced Returns to Myanmar

by RK desk August 4, 2026 Human Rights Watch has urged the…

Bangladesh and Myanmar Discuss Trade, Border Commerce and Rohingya Repatriation

by Hafizur Rahman Dhaka, Bangladesh | August 2, 2026 Bangladesh and Myanmar…

Hundreds of Rohingya Call for Safe and Dignified Repatriation During U.S. Envoy’s Visit

by Hafizur Rahman Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh | July 31, 2026 Hundreds of…

Myanmar Agrees to Take Back 5,000 Rohingya from Malaysia, Anwar Says

by Hafizur Rahman July 29, 2026 Myanmar has agreed to take back…

Bangladesh and China Discuss Rohingya Repatriation and Expanded Bilateral Cooperation

by RK Desk Manila, Philippines | July 22, 2026 Bangladesh and China…

Bangladesh Forms National Committee to Develop Rohingya Repatriation Strategy

by Hafizur Rahman July 13, 2026 The Government of Bangladesh has established…

Bangladesh Reaffirms Diplomatic Efforts for Safe Return of Rohingya to Myanmar

RK Desk Dhaka | July 9, 2026 Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment…

Bangladesh Expresses Hope for Progress on Rohingya Repatriation

by Hafizur Rahman Dhaka, Bangladesh | June 28, 2026 Bangladesh has expressed…

Malaysia, Bangladesh Reaffirm Support for Rohingya Repatriation During Bilateral Meeting

by Hafizur Rahman Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | June 22, 2026 Malaysia and…

Bangladesh Renews Call for Early Rohingya Repatriation at UN Briefing

by Hafizur Rahman Dhaka, Bangladesh | June 20, 2026 Bangladesh has renewed…

Rohingya Repatriation Depends on Conditions in Myanmar, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Says

by Hafizur Rahman Dhaka, Bangladesh | June 17, 2026 The return of…

Bangladesh Calls for Stronger ASEAN Support for Rohingya Repatriation

By Hafizur Rahman Dhaka, June 10, 2026  Bangladesh has urged the Association…

Turkish Foreign Minister Visits Rohingya Camps, Calls for Long-Term Solution

By Hafizur Rahman Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh – June 6, 2026 Turkish Foreign…

Turkey Reaffirms Support for Safe Return of Rohingyas to Myanmar

By Hafizur Rahman Dhaka, June 5, 2026 Turkey has once again expressed…

Bangladesh Intensifies Diplomatic Push for Rohingya Repatriation Through OIC Engagement

by Ro Maung Shwe Inside the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, discussions…

Bangladesh Shares Data of Over 8 Lakh Rohingya for Repatriation, Process Delayed

by Hafizur Rahman Dhaka, March 30, 2026 Bangladesh has shared data of…

Repatriation Described as Only Long Term Solution to Rohingya Crisis

by Hafizur Rahman Dhaka, March 25, 2026 The State Minister for Foreign…

Repatriation to Myanmar Only Lasting Solution to Rohingya Crisis, Speakers Say

By Hafizur Rahman. Dhaka. December 21, 2025 Safe and dignified repatriation to…

Repatriation Remains Only Solution but Not Possible Now, Says China’s Envoy

by Hafizur Rahman Cox’s Bazar | December 15, 2025 Repatriation remains the…

Government Working to Ensure Rohingya Repatriation, Adviser Says

by Hafizur Rahman 24 September 2025 — The government, in cooperation with…

UNHCR Confirms First Voluntary Rohingya Returns Since 2017

By: Camp Correspondent Cox’s Bazar, May 26, 2025 — In a rare…

Prof. Muhammad Yunus Urges Qatar to Play Leading Role in Rohingya Repatriation

By: Camp Correspondent April 24, 2025 | At a global summit in…

Rohingya Refugees Reject Repatriation Without Safety and Justice Amid Ongoing Crisis in Rakhine

By: Camp Correspondent April 19, 2025 | Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh Despite renewed…

Bangladesh Says Rohingya Repatriation Hinges on Ceasefire in Rakhine

By: Camp Correspondent April 8, 2025 A senior Bangladeshi official has stated…

Bangladesh Reiterates Need for Safe Conditions in Rakhine Before Rohingya Repatriation

By: Camp Correspondent April 8, 2025 | Dhaka, BangladeshBangladesh's interim government has…

Myanmar Confirms Eligibility of 180,000 Rohingya for Return Amid Deepening Fears Over Safety and Justice

By: Hafizur Rahman, Camp Correspondent Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh-In a recent high-level meeting…

Myanmar Confirms 180,000 Rohingyas Eligible for Repatriation, Says Remaining List Under Review

By: Camp Correspondent April 4, 2025In what could mark a turning point…

BGB Apprehends 58 Rohingya Trying to Enter Bangladesh, Plans Repatriation to Myanmar

By: Hafizur Rahman, Camp Correspondent Alikadam, Bandarban – January 11, 2025 The…

Rohingya Youths Protest Violence and Advocate for Education and Repatriation

Camp Correspondent Camp-1W, Cox’s Bazar, 23 November 2024 – This morning, Rohingya…

Rohingya repatriation: Dhaka seeks Beijing’s engagement

UNB, Dhaka. Tue Jun 4, 2024  Bangladesh has sought China's support in…

Rohingya Representatives Demand Central Role in Crisis Resolution at ’22 22 Convention’ in Cox’s Bazar

In a significant development today, the Rohingya Forcibly Displaced Myanmar National Representative…

NSU holds a Colloquium on “The Current Crisis of Myanmar and Its Impact on Neighboring Region”

31 January, 2024, Dhaka: The Center for Peace Studies (CPS) of the…

Bangladesh’s FM Stresses Rohingya Repatriation as Sole Resolution to Crisis in Talks with EU Ambassador

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud held…

New boat crisis emerges due increased activity by trafficking and smuggling networks

On Thursday, a boat carrying approximately 240 people which had left from…

Chinese Ambassador claims Rohingya repatriation will begin before Bangladesh elections

China's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, commented that the repatriation will begin…

Rohingya repatriation: Myanmar delegation returns without decision

Myanmar's 36-member delegation returned on Tuesday (October 31) afternoon without any decision.…

28 member Myanmar delegation team again in Bangladesh to verify Rohingya families for repatriation

A Myanmar delegation has come again to Teknaf to carry out information…

Rohingya repatriation: 3 more transit centers under construction

Although there has been no progress on the issue of Rohingya repatriation…

Japan continues to support efforts to assist Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Earlier this week, the Japanese delegation in Bangladesh awarded approximately $65,000 (USD)…

Construction process of repatriation transit camp started at Ghumdhum, Naikkongchori

The officials of the Naikkongchori Upazila Land Office have conveyed the land…

Arakan Rohingya National Organisaton launches report examining implementation of Rakhine Recommendations

The Arakan Rohingya National Organisation (ARNO) has launched a report on its…

3000 Rohingyas expected to be repatriated under pilot project by December

The leaders attending meetings from Dhaka and Naypyidaw agreed to repatriate Rohingyas…

BNP’s 16 proposals to solve Rohingya crisis

Bangladesh's main opposition party, the BNP outlined the solution to the current…

Repatriation may not be fair; There is fear of confinement in  camps  built at Maungdaw

Rohingyas sheltering in squalid refugee camps of Cox's Bazar say that China's…

China’s special envoy in Dhaka, Discreet meeting held with MoFA on Rohingya repatriation

China's special envoy Deng Xijun has come to Dhaka to discuss the…

President calls for Switzerland’s assistance in resolving the Rohingya crisis

On 17 July 2023 (Monday) President Mohammad Shahabuddin urged Reto Siegfried Renggli,…

Momen urges the help of ICRC in repatriation of Rohingyas

Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen urged more cooperation from the International…

High level representatives of various countries assure support to the government on Rohingya issue

On Sunday (11 June) afternoon, a meeting with high level representatives of…

Chinese officials indicate Rohingya repatriation will start soon

China is hopeful that experimental repatriation of Rohingya will start from Ukhiya…

Repatriation meeting gets delayed due Cyclone Mocha

Due to Cyclone "Mocha" the Myanmar delegations have postponed their visit to…

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Rohingya delegation team skeptical about their Myanmar return

On Friday, Rohingya delegation team of 20 visited Myanmar. It was their…

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20 Rohingya representatives are on the way to Myanmar’s Rakhine to inspect the field conditions

Today (5 May) a 20-member Rohingya delegation team of Rohingyas accompanied by…

Rohingya delegation to Rakhine state demand citizenship before repatriation

On Friday (5 May) around 9 am, a 20-member Rohingya delegation and…

Bangladesh President urges India to take effective action on Rohingya issue

On Tuesday (2 May) afternoon, President Md Shahabuddin urged India to take…

Bangladesh to send Rohingya delegation to Myanmar

On Tuesday (2 May), a meeting was held between Chinese ambassador Yao…

PM Hasina hopes Japan will mediate with Myanmar to resolve Rohingya crisis

After wrapping up a four-day visit to Japan on Friday, Bangladesh Prime…

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Bangladesh puts hope on China for Rohingya return

Yesterday, Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen assured to keep hopes up…

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Myanmar plans to establish 15 villages in Rakhine State

Myanmar's junta government plans to take back 1,500 Rohingyas from Bangladesh in…

Myanmar Spokesman confirms to take back 1,000 Rohingyas

On Wednesday, Myanmar Junta Spokesman said Myanmar will accept the return of…

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Bangladesh looks for international community’s unity to resolve Rohingya crisis

Dr AK Abdul Momen, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, has urged to the…

Rohingya return talks – Rohingya emphasize citizenship prerequisite

Recently, a team of Myanmar delegates visited Bangladesh Rohingya Refugee camps to…

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Rohingya repatriation to begin soon: Chinese Ambassador

On Tuesday Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen has expressed hope that…

Bangladesh PM loses hope as repatriation delays continue by Myanmar

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is worried about Rohingya repatriation as Myanmar…

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US State Department Counselor visits Bangladesh to discuss Rohingya crisis

Today, the US State Department Counselor, Derek Chollet, is scheduled to visit…

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Junta prepares to start Rohingya repatriation from Bangladesh

On 5 February, 2023 Junta officials visited to Arakan State transit camps…

Foreign minister: Rohingya must go back to their motherland

On 24 January, 2023, Foreign Minister, AK Abdul Momen said that Rohingya…

Rohingya repatriation will be soon, Chinese ambassador

On Monday (January 23), Yao Wen, the newly appointed Chinese ambassador to…

Dhaka reminds of ‘Rohingya repatriation’ on Myanmar’s Diamond Jubilee Independence Day

On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee of Myanmar's independence, Dhaka has…

Bangladesh seeks Japan’s help in repatriating Rohingyas

On Monday State Minister for Foreign Affair Shahriar Alam sought Japan's cooperation…

Rohingya Refugee in Bangladesh organise a new hope year campaign

On 31 December 2022, at around 2pm Rohingya Refugee in Bangladesh organised…

PM Sheikh Hasina seeks UN’s active role in Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar

On 21 September 2022, the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and United Nations…

PM seeks Sri Lanka’s support for the repatriation of the Rohingyas

On Friday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought Sri Lanka's support for…

Japan: Repatriation of Rohingyas will be possible after restoration of democracy in Myanmar

On Wednesday the Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Takei Shunsuke, said…

Envoy: Iran to support Bangladesh to repatriate Rohingya to Myanmar

Dhaka: On Tuesday (October 25) the Iranian ambassador to Bangladesh Mansour Chavoshi…

Japan: Full – scale Rohingya repatriation would not happen right now

On 14 November 2022, Japan Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ito Naoki, said that…

111 Rohingya Refugees reaches in Indonesia

On 15 November 2022, a boat with 111 Rohingya refugees, including women…

Rohingya issue to be solved the “Asian way,” China’s ambassador says

On Wednesday (26 October) China's ambassador Li Ziming to Bangladesh said the…