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In most cases, the Rohingyas try to pass themselves off as Bangladeshis if they are apprehended by the BSF, officials said.

Atrocities against Rohingyas under probe: Myanmar army

Myanmar's military has said it is investigating its operations in violence-wrecked Rakhine state.

14 Oct 2017 3:49 PM IST

Myanmars State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi delivers a televised speech to the nation at the Myanmar International Convention Center in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Photo: AP)

Myanmar's Suu Kyi calls for unity, creates new aid committee to...

The government has tightly restricted access to Rakhine for international aid groups and journalists.

13 Oct 2017 4:19 PM IST

A Rohingya refugee reacts while holding his dead son after crossing the Naf river from Myanmar into Bangladesh in Whaikhyang on Monday. AFP

12 die as boat carrying Rohingya refugees sinks

Shortly afterwards, overcome with grief, he collapsed screaming in the middle of the cemetery.

10 Oct 2017 6:39 AM IST

Meanwhile, a meeting of various religious organisations held in Srinagar on Tuesday called for observing Friday (September 8) as solidarity day with the Rohingya Muslims.

At least 12 dead, scores missing in Rohingya refugee boat capsize:...

Mostly Buddhist Myanmar does not recognize the Rohingya as citizens, even though many have lived in Rakhine for...

9 Oct 2017 11:27 AM IST

Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque said, Our position is very clear, the problem has been created in Myanmar and the solution has to be found in Myanmar. (Photo: ANI)

Solution to Rohingya issue has to be found in Myanmar: B'desh foreign...

The Foreign Minister said that the Bangladesh government wants Rohingyas to go back as soon as possible.

6 Oct 2017 6:51 PM IST

Last week, in continuance of initiative to send relief packages to Rohingya immigrants in Bangladesh, India sent INS Gharial loaded with 21,000 units of relief material to help its neighbouring nation evolve from the ongoing crisis. (Photo: AP)

B'desh destroys boats, jail captains for smuggling Rohingyas, illegal...

More than half a million Rohingya have fled ethnic bloodshed in Rakhine since late August.

5 Oct 2017 4:03 PM IST

The Centre had also said that some Rohingyas are indulging in illegal and anti-national activities such as mobilisation of funds through hundi or hawala channels, procurring fake or fabricated Indian identity documents for other Rohingyas and also indulging in human trafficking. (Photo: AP/File)

Rohingyas deportation: 3-judge SC bench to hear plea on October 13

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra will hear the petitions.

3 Oct 2017 4:35 PM IST

Newly arrived Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar and some Bangladeshi sympathizers walk across a makeshift bridge continuing their journey in to camp for refugees in Teknaf, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

India, Bangladesh troops to discuss Rohingya influx

Officials said both the sides are expected to bring on table the recent incidents of movement of Rohingya Muslims across...

3 Oct 2017 3:40 AM IST

Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmars military leadership responsible for its crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)

No return of Rohingyas without international monitors: Human Rights...

Rights groups have accused security forces of atrocities, including mass rape, arson and killings.

24 Nov 2017 5:08 PM IST

The Centre had also said that some Rohingyas are indulging in illegal and anti-national activities such as mobilisation of funds through hundi or hawala channels, procurring fake or fabricated Indian identity documents for other Rohingyas and also indulging in human trafficking. (Photo: AP/File)

Bangladesh, Myanmar sign agreement on return of Rohingya refugees

Myanmar announced the agreement but provided no details on how many Rohingya refugees would be allowed to return home.

24 Nov 2017 4:56 PM IST

Last week, in continuance of initiative to send relief packages to Rohingya immigrants in Bangladesh, India sent INS Gharial loaded with 21,000 units of relief material to help its neighbouring nation evolve from the ongoing crisis. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh to start Rohingyas' return to Myanmar in 2 months

It remains unclear how many Rohingya will be allowed back and how long the process will take.

23 Nov 2017 5:23 PM IST

China foreign minister Wang Yi greets Myanmar President Htin Kyaw. (Photo: AFP)

Myanmar, Bangladesh back' China plan

China's 3-phase plan starts with ceasefire in Rakhine to prevent migration of local population.

21 Nov 2017 2:33 AM IST