'We Came Here to Escape Death. Should We Jump Into the Face of Death Again?' Nine Years On, Rohingya Repatriation Remains a Distant Dream

Nearly nine years after more than 700,000 Rohingya fled Myanmar's military crackdown, not a single refugee has been able to return home. A roundtable in Cox's Bazar brought together Rohingya leaders, researchers, UN officials, government representatives and civil society members, who agreed on one uncomfortable truth: repatriation is the only solution, but the conditions for it do not yet exist.

'We Are Not Recovering, We Are Just Surviving': Rohingya Speak Out as Massacres, Beheadings and Genocide Leave a People With No Peace and No Justice

As the Arakan Army claims military gains across Rakhine State, Rohingya survivors describe a lifetime of genocide, persecution and unending trauma, first at the hands of Myanmar's military and now at the hands of the Arakan Army. Human rights organisations have documented massacres, beheadings, forced labour and sexual violence, while survivors say recovery is impossible without justice, citizenship and the right to return home.

'Resilience Has Its Limits': MSF Warns of Growing Needs and Shrinking Support for Rohingya in Bangladesh

Nearly nine years after Bangladesh opened its borders to Rohingya refugees, Doctors Without Borders warns that needs in Cox's Bazar continue to grow while humanitarian funding and support steadily decline. More than one million Rohingya remain in limbo with no durable solution in sight.

Fire Breaks Out at UNHCR-Backed Skill Development Centre in Rohingya Camp 4, Cox's Bazar

A fire broke out at the UNHCR-CNRS Skill Development Centre in Block B-6 of Camp 4 in Cox's Bazar on Friday. The cause of the fire remains unknown. The blaze has since been brought under control, locals said.

Rohingya Man Killed in Landmine Blast Near Myanmar Border in Bandarban

A 30-year-old Rohingya man from Kutupalong camp died Monday after stepping on a landmine near the Myanmar border in Bandarban's Naikhongchhari upazila. The explosion occurred roughly 2.5 kilometres inside Bangladeshi territory.

UN Seeks $710 Million for Rohingya Response in Bangladesh as Aid Funding Shrinks

The United Nations and humanitarian partners have appealed for $710.5 million to continue emergency assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, warning that severe funding cuts are putting vital aid operations at risk.

ARO Chief Commander Abdul Halim Shot Dead Near Camp 7 in Cox’s Bazar

Five-Year-Old Rohingya Child Dies After Collision With NGO Vehicle in Bangladesh Refugee Camp

A five-year-old Rohingya child was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Camp 13 of Cox’s Bazar refugee settlement, according to witnesses and local residents.

Rohingya IDPs in Sittwe Report Harassment and Extortion in Camps

Rohingya displaced persons sheltering in camps near Sittwe say they continue to face harassment, intimidation, and alleged extortion, while humanitarian conditions remain deeply concerning.

Over 300 Rohingya Youths and 100 Girls Forcibly Conscripted by Arakan Army; Allowed Brief Family Visits After 45 Days of Training

The Arakan Army (AA) has forcibly recruited over 300 Rohingya youths and approximately 100 girls from Buthidaung, Maungdaw, and Rathedaung townships for military training. After 45 days of training, some have been granted a temporary 10-week family visit, with threats of severe consequences if they do not return. The recruitment includes underage children, raising urgent human rights concerns.

Rohingya Villagers in Maungdaw Forced into Unpaid Labor by Arakan Army, Families Face Severe Hardship

In northern Maungdaw Township, Arakan State, the Arakan Army (AA) has been compelling 50 people from each Rohingya village under its Sector 5 control to perform unpaid forced labor on a highway construction project. Workers must bring their own food and water, receive no wages, and face verbal abuse if they stop to rest, deepening the suffering of already impoverished families.

Rohingya Survivor Recounts Ordeal as Hundreds Missing in Andaman Sea Tragedy

Canada Pledges Tk 88 Crore to Support Clean Cooking Fuel for Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar

Canada has announced a CAD 10 million (approximately Tk 88.71 crore) contribution to support the supply of clean cooking fuel for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar. The funding, provided through UNHCR and IOM, will help around 243,500 refugee households access liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), improving safety, reducing environmental degradation, and ensuring sustainable cooking solutions for nearly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees.

Nine Rescued After Malaysia-Bound Trawler Sinks Near Andaman Sea

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has rescued nine people, including three Rohingya refugees, after a trawler carrying around 280 passengers sank near the Andaman Sea while bound for Malaysia. Survivors describe being lured by traffickers, overcrowded conditions, and two days clinging to floating objects in the open sea. The fate of the remaining passengers is unknown.

‘Systematic Cleansing’ of Rohingya Continues in Northern Maungdaw, Locals Say

Residents of northern Maungdaw allege that Rohingya communities continue to face forced displacement, killings, and land seizures under the control of the Arakan Army. According to local testimonies, families from Myaw Taung (Chaliprang) were expelled from their homes in October 2024, while four Rohingya civilians were reportedly killed in March 2026. Local sources are urging the United Nations and other international organizations to conduct independent investigations into the alleged abuses and ensure accountability.

Families of Slain Rohingya Youths Allegedly Forced to Record Videos in Maungdaw, Locals Say

Residents of Tha Yet Oek Village in Maungdaw Township say members of the Arakan Army (AA) pressured the families of two slain Rohingya youths to record videos denying the group’s involvement in the killings.

Two Civilians Found Beheaded in Northern Maungdaw, Locals Express Fear

Two young men, identified as Dowla Yah (Enus) and Muhammad Sawlam, were reportedly abducted and beheaded in Tha Yet Oek Village, Maungdaw Township, raising serious concerns about civilian safety in northern Arakan. Residents report restricted movement and growing fear among local communities.

Arakan Army Abducted Father and Son, U Shin Kya Village, Northern Maungdaw, Whereabouts Unknown

A Rohingya father and his son were reportedly abducted in the early hours of March 28 from U Shin Kya village in northern Maungdaw, according to local residents.

Rohingya Population in Cox’s Bazar Rises by Nearly 179,000 in One Year

37 Rohingyas Detained in Sandwip After Fleeing Bhasan Char by Sea

Two Rohingya Stabbed by Four Christians at Camp-13 in Cox’s Bazar

Rohingya Woman Found Dead in Ukhia Shelter Room

A twenty year old Rohingya woman was found dead in a shelter room in Ukhia. Police say the cause of death is still uncertain and an investigation is underway.