Let us Stand beside the Rohingyas

[Banglar Bir]

Singaporean couple celebrates birthday, anniversary with Rohingyas in Bangladesh

Tribune Desk
Published at 11:50 AM October 29, 2017
Last updated at 12:03 PM October 29, 2017

Rohingya children struggling to collect food at a camp in Cox's Bazar Syed Zakir Hossain/Dhaka Tribune
According to UNHCR, at least 605,000 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh fleeing the violence that erupted in Myanmar on August 26
While most of the people celebrate their birthdays and anniversaries throwing parties, a Singaporean police and his wife chose to help the forcefully displaced Rohingyas on their special day.

Singaporean police officer Muhammad Firdaus and his wife Najihah Jofrie flew to Bangladesh on Oct 20, a week before he turned 36.

Firdaus wanted to do something to celebrate his birthday and wedding anniversary, which falls a day after his birthday, reports The Straits Times.

Firdaus said: “We normally go overseas. But I decided to make it special this time.”

The couple, who have been married for five years, went to several Rohingya camps, including the Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhiya, and distributed aid to hundreds of refugees for a week before returning to Singapore on Oct 27.

Singapore-based volunteer group called SG Qurban and four other volunteers accompanied the couple, the report said.

According to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), at least 605,000 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh fleeing the violence that erupted in Myanmar on August 26.

Firdaus: “We gave out rice, bottled water, milk, bread, biscuits and snacks and toothbrushes. For the women, we also arranged to buy sarongs. The mums there don’t even have anything to carry their babies with, they will even drop the child when trying to collect aid.”

Talking about his wife, he said: “She has asthma and is not that sporty. And Bangladesh can be tough. It was very hot, I was quite concerned, but she was putting on her A-game every day.”

Firdaus and the other volunteers distributed 2,400kg of rice a day, “but that even is not enough”, he said.

The Singaporean police official said they got visas from the checkpoint in Bangladesh and visited a designated area where volunteer groups get approval from the Bangladesh army.

“Even $1 can mean 2kg of aid,” he said adding the group brought its own aid supplies bought with donations they received.
http://www.dhakatribune.com/around-...te-birthday-anniversary-rohingyas-bangladesh/

 

[Predator71]

I fear this won't be the last case

A Bangladeshi man has been killed in an attack by Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar.





The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Abdul Jabbar, who passed away around 3pm on Saturday while undergoing treatment, said Ramu Police Station OC Md Liakat Ali.

Police have detained two Rohingya refugees, 22-year-old Ziabul Haque and his aunt 25-year-old Bhaola Khatun, over the attack.

Bhaola Khatun had lived in Cox’s Bazar for the past few years. About a year ago, she paid a middleman named Shukkur to construct a home on land owned by the Forests Department. About a month ago she was joined by her nephew.

“Shukkur and Jabbar had argued over the public land. On Saturday morning, guard Abdul Jabbar was set upon and killed by Ziabul and Bhaola Khatun.”

Locals rescued Jabbar and took him to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital. He died as he was being transferred to Chittagong Medical College Hospital.

The victim had been struck on the head with a sharp weapon, the OC said.

According to Khuniapalong Union Chairman Abdul Mabud, the land belongs to the Forest Division, but had been owned by Shukkur previously. Shukkur then allowed Bhaola Khatun to occupy it in exchange for money. Khatun’s husband lives in Myanmar.

Police are looking for others involved in the incident, OC Ali said.

Source: bdnews24

 

[Banglar Bir]

Chappell: Why I’m not surprised Bangladesh is welcoming Rohingya refugees
Agencies
Published at 12:31 AM October 30, 2017
Last updated at 12:45 AM October 30, 2017

Former Australia cricket team captain Ian Chappell
Ian Chappell is a special representative for Australia for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency’s fundraising partner in Australia
Former Australia cricket team captain Ian Chappell has given his take on the ongoing Rohingya crisis.
Chappell is a special representative for Australia for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency’s fundraising partner in Australia.
Below are his excerpts:
“In November 2000, I paid my only visit to Dhaka to commentate on Bangladesh’s inaugural Test match — the Bangladesh Tigers played India.

“I was struck by the crowds and the traffic in Bangladesh. The nation has 163m people crammed into an area less than two-thirds the size of Victoria.

“Today I find it hard to imagine how this densely populated country will absorb the half a million Rohingya refugees who have arrived in the past few weeks. Population aside, Bangladesh is a poor country that deals with far more than its fair share of disasters, enduring frequent floods and cyclones. The obvious thought is that Bangladesh is struggling to look after its own population and the last thing they need is more people.
Also read: 313,000 Rohingya refugees registered
“But, from what I know of Bangladesh, I’m not surprised the refugees are accepted and welcomed. My involvement with Bangladesh has always been through the lens of cricket, and it’s always been positive – Bangladeshi cricket fans are the most joyful I’ve encountered in world cricket, always cheering their team on, but never deriding the opposition. My brother Trevor Chappell, who coached the Bangladesh cricket team from 2001 to 2002, often comments on the gentle, warm and hospitable nature of the locals.

“Some 585,000 Rohingya refugees and counting have arrived in Bangladesh since 25th August this year. But the government has kept the borders open and is working hard – with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and other aid organisations – to keep them safe, sheltered and fed.
At a personal level, Bangladeshi people are rallying to share their own limited resources with the new arrivals.

“Refugees who arrive sick, hungry, and with tales of unspeakable horrors in Myanmar, are being treated with warmth and compassion, in stark contrast to the hardening attitudes we see from so much of the world. This reflects the values I saw in Bangladesh’s cricket community.

“Responding to what is now the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis is a massive undertaking. UNHCR’s two existing refugee camps in southern Bangladesh were quickly overwhelmed, and more space had to be found immediately.

“Critical items such as tents, tarpaulins, blankets and mosquito nets are being airlifted in, while food is being distributed. Water and sanitation services are being installed; vaccination campaigns have been launched to prevent epidemics; and medical clinics rapidly established.
Also read: Bangladeshis stand by Rohingya refugees
“It’s not just short-term physical needs that aid agencies and government must meet. UNHCR psychologists have begun trauma counselling, and teams are working to reunite children with their families, after they’d been separated in the chaos.

“Bangladesh is shouldering a far greater burden than other wealthier countries in this crisis. This isn’t a surprise – the vast majority of refugees globally are hosted by developing countries.

“I was raised with a well-developed sense of fair play, but in my 15 years involvement with refugee issues it doesn’t seem to me that there’s much justice in the world in this area.
Bangladesh can’t handle this crisis alone.
Governments in wealthy countries need to do more, and as individuals we need to do more.

“Refugees aren’t the faceless masses they’re portrayed as by politicians. They are individuals, each with a devastating story of escaping violence, walking for days with no food, seeing relatives killed, or watching children drown as boats capsize.
“I challenge anyone to hear a refugee tell his or her story and not want to help.”
http://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/c...rised-bangladesh-welcoming-rohingya-refugees/

 

[Bilal9]

Chappell: Why I’m not surprised Bangladesh is welcoming Rohingya refugees
Agencies
Published at 12:31 AM October 30, 2017
Last updated at 12:45 AM October 30, 2017

Former Australia cricket team captain Ian Chappell
Ian Chappell is a special representative for Australia for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency’s fundraising partner in Australia
Former Australia cricket team captain Ian Chappell has given his take on the ongoing Rohingya crisis.
Chappell is a special representative for Australia for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency’s fundraising partner in Australia.
Below are his excerpts:
“In November 2000, I paid my only visit to Dhaka to commentate on Bangladesh’s inaugural Test match — the Bangladesh Tigers played India.

“I was struck by the crowds and the traffic in Bangladesh. The nation has 163m people crammed into an area less than two-thirds the size of Victoria.

“Today I find it hard to imagine how this densely populated country will absorb the half a million Rohingya refugees who have arrived in the past few weeks. Population aside, Bangladesh is a poor country that deals with far more than its fair share of disasters, enduring frequent floods and cyclones. The obvious thought is that Bangladesh is struggling to look after its own population and the last thing they need is more people.
Also read: 313,000 Rohingya refugees registered
“But, from what I know of Bangladesh, I’m not surprised the refugees are accepted and welcomed. My involvement with Bangladesh has always been through the lens of cricket, and it’s always been positive – Bangladeshi cricket fans are the most joyful I’ve encountered in world cricket, always cheering their team on, but never deriding the opposition. My brother Trevor Chappell, who coached the Bangladesh cricket team from 2001 to 2002, often comments on the gentle, warm and hospitable nature of the locals.

“Some 585,000 Rohingya refugees and counting have arrived in Bangladesh since 25th August this year. But the government has kept the borders open and is working hard – with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and other aid organisations – to keep them safe, sheltered and fed.
At a personal level, Bangladeshi people are rallying to share their own limited resources with the new arrivals.

“Refugees who arrive sick, hungry, and with tales of unspeakable horrors in Myanmar, are being treated with warmth and compassion, in stark contrast to the hardening attitudes we see from so much of the world. This reflects the values I saw in Bangladesh’s cricket community.

“Responding to what is now the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis is a massive undertaking. UNHCR’s two existing refugee camps in southern Bangladesh were quickly overwhelmed, and more space had to be found immediately.

“Critical items such as tents, tarpaulins, blankets and mosquito nets are being airlifted in, while food is being distributed. Water and sanitation services are being installed; vaccination campaigns have been launched to prevent epidemics; and medical clinics rapidly established.
Also read: Bangladeshis stand by Rohingya refugees
“It’s not just short-term physical needs that aid agencies and government must meet. UNHCR psychologists have begun trauma counselling, and teams are working to reunite children with their families, after they’d been separated in the chaos.

“Bangladesh is shouldering a far greater burden than other wealthier countries in this crisis. This isn’t a surprise – the vast majority of refugees globally are hosted by developing countries.

“I was raised with a well-developed sense of fair play, but in my 15 years involvement with refugee issues it doesn’t seem to me that there’s much justice in the world in this area.
Bangladesh can’t handle this crisis alone.
Governments in wealthy countries need to do more, and as individuals we need to do more.

“Refugees aren’t the faceless masses they’re portrayed as by politicians. They are individuals, each with a devastating story of escaping violence, walking for days with no food, seeing relatives killed, or watching children drown as boats capsize.
“I challenge anyone to hear a refugee tell his or her story and not want to help.”
http://www.dhakatribune.com/sport/c...rised-bangladesh-welcoming-rohingya-refugees/

Now there's a man of honor and courage standing up for the faceless victims of oppression (regardless of faith, wealth or background) - instead of the selfish idiots and their selfish governments the world is seeing so-much of these days.

Bravo and kudos!

A most heartfelt salute to this great man!

I fear this won't be the last case

A Bangladeshi man has been killed in an attack by Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar.





The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Abdul Jabbar, who passed away around 3pm on Saturday while undergoing treatment, said Ramu Police Station OC Md Liakat Ali.

Police have detained two Rohingya refugees, 22-year-old Ziabul Haque and his aunt 25-year-old Bhaola Khatun, over the attack.

Bhaola Khatun had lived in Cox’s Bazar for the past few years. About a year ago, she paid a middleman named Shukkur to construct a home on land owned by the Forests Department. About a month ago she was joined by her nephew.

“Shukkur and Jabbar had argued over the public land. On Saturday morning, guard Abdul Jabbar was set upon and killed by Ziabul and Bhaola Khatun.”

Locals rescued Jabbar and took him to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital. He died as he was being transferred to Chittagong Medical College Hospital.

The victim had been struck on the head with a sharp weapon, the OC said.

According to Khuniapalong Union Chairman Abdul Mabud, the land belongs to the Forest Division, but had been owned by Shukkur previously. Shukkur then allowed Bhaola Khatun to occupy it in exchange for money. Khatun’s husband lives in Myanmar.

Police are looking for others involved in the incident, OC Ali said.

Source: bdnews24

Please stop labeling people - this type of staff happens all the time locally. There is a woman and an extramarital affair involved, so this is a crime of passion (which doesn't make it right but there's nothing especially 'Rohingya' about this).

3 posts and you have started negative stories about Rohingya already?

How do we know you're not a false-flagger Indian?

What is the name of the bakery product made in Old Dhaka that starts with a 'B'?

 

[Banglar Bir]

How do we know you're not a false-flagger Indian?
What is the name of the bakery product made in Old Dhaka that starts with a 'B'?

 

[Predator71]

3 posts and you have started negative stories about Rohingya already?

How do we know you're not a false-flagger Indian?

What is the name of the bakery product made in Old Dhaka that starts with a 'B'?

Come Chankharpul Someday. বাকরখানি খেয়ে যান। আফতাবের খিচুরি তো আগের মত নাই, দোকানো চেঞ্জ হয়ে গেছে। নান্নার কাচ্চি চলবে?

 

[Banglar Bir]

Come Chankharpul Someday. বাকরখানি খেয়ে যান। আফতাবের খিচুরি তো আগের মত নাই, দোকানো চেঞ্জ হয়ে গেছে। নান্নার কাচ্চি চলবে?

Alal o dulal, chankarpuk a kano? Ami khati Shakaripottir khabar khoyabo.
Apka ghar ma meri dawat hai.

 

[Bilal9]

Come Chankharpul Someday. বাকরখানি খেয়ে যান। আফতাবের খিচুরি তো আগের মত নাই, দোকানো চেঞ্জ হয়ে গেছে। নান্নার কাচ্চি চলবে?

Bussi bussi - apni Dhakaiya.

Salaam nin.

Ei forum-e false flagger er obhab nai.

 

[Banglar Bir]

Published: 10:59 AM, 31 October 2017
Australia supports humanitarian needs in Cox’s Bazar
Asian Age Online

The Australian government has announced a further AUD 10 million to support the humanitarian needs of almost 600,000 Rohingya people.
This brings Australia's total assistance since the onset of the Rohingya crisis to AUD 30 million, said the Australian High Commission in Dhaka on Tuesday.

The recent violence in Rakhine State, Myanmar, has resulted in more than 600,000 Rohingya crossing the border into Bangladesh.

Most of these people have few possessions and are reliant on humanitarian aid to survive.

Almost 60 percent of the new arrivals are children, around 10 percent are pregnant or breastfeeding women, and a significant percentage of women have experienced sexual violence.

Australia appreciated the government of Bangladesh generous acceptance of this influx and acknowledges the increasingly heavy burden being placed on Bangladesh.

Australian support will contribute to providing food, clean water, sanitation, and shelter to more than 600,000 displaced people, said the High Commission.

It will also help treat children for malnutrition, create safe spaces for women, and provide maternal health services.

This assistance will be provided through the World Food Programme, the International Organisation for Migration, UNHCR, UNFPA, and other trusted humanitarian partners including local NGO BRAC and Australian NGOs.
http://dailyasianage.com/news/92915/australia-supports-humanitarian-needs-in-coxs-bazar

 

[Predator71]

Alal o dulal, chankarpuk a kano? Ami khati Shakaripottir khabar khoyabo.
Apka ghar ma meri dawat hai.

So thats your way to talk people you dont know!! No offense to your feelings but what you left in your comments make me think like either you are narcissist or just an ignorant person. Respect begets respect, remember.

Bussi bussi - apni Dhakaiya.

Salaam nin.

Ei forum-e false flagger er obhab nai.

Dhakaiya na vai.... Faridpuira... Dhakay asi 8 bochor.

 

[Banglar Bir]

Our friends in need
Tribune Editorial
Published at 06:59 PM November 06, 2017

While Bangladesh has gone above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to tackling this humanitarian crisis, more help is always a good thing
Despite the US’s own domestic political polarisation, the country’s legislative body — the US Congress — has shown remarkable bipartisan solidarity in support for the persecuted Rohingya against Myanmar.

Congressmen from both sides of the aisle came together to sponsor legislation designed to impose punitive sanctions on Myanmar for their ethnic cleansing, which, if it goes through, would re-impose certain trade bans and, more importantly, bar Americans from investing in the Myanmar military.

This is encouraging news for Bangladesh, as we have been the country most affected by Myanmar’s ethnic cleansing campaign.

It was Sweden and the UK who proposed the first closed-door UN Security Council meeting that got the ball rolling for the international community to find ways to end Myanmar’s violent persecution. And now, with the US on board, we hope Myanmar will finally listen.

Regrettably, our friendly neighbours India and China have proven to be fair-weather friends who failed to stand by us during a time of crisis.

Despite sending humanitarian aid to refugees, India and China decided not to use their substantial influence to deter Myanmar from perpetuating the crisis. Russia, too, has joined their ranks.

This inaction helps no one, not even them.

In fact, China and Russia have actively blocked UN action against Myanmar in the open Security Council meetings, showing a disturbing lack of concern for human rights.

The admirable empathy, morality, and a willingness to help that Western democracies have displayed during this great trial for humanity needs to be adopted by more nations.

While Bangladesh has gone above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to tackling this humanitarian crisis, more help is always a good thing.
http://www.dhakatribune.com/opinion/editorial/2017/11/06/our-friends-in-need/

. Dhakay asi 8 bochor.

No offence intended at all.I just thought you are a Dhakai. Ever heard of late FF icon Azam khan,the legendary revivalist of Pop culture in Bangladesh,who resided in kamlapur?
This is a famous song of the 70's, a true story of two brothers who lived in Chankharpul.
I just don't know if i can be termed as a Dhakai,as I have been a resident of Dhaka since 1958. off and on.
Listen to the song in Youtube,maybe then your blurred vision could be restored.

 

[Banglar Bir]

Rohingya NewsTv
Over 700,000 #Rohingya vaccinated for cholera to prevent epidemic
The second-largest cholera vaccination programme in history has achieved a milestone in Bangladesh.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has immunized 700,000 Rohingya refugees in less than a month.
They're particularly at risk because their squalid camps provide the perfect conditions for a cholera outbreak. With Yemen already facing an unprecedented epidemic, government officials hope to avoid a similar situation in the camps near neighboring Myanmar.

https://www.facebook.com/

 

[Banglar Bir]

‘Bangladesh’s image brighter worldwide over Rohingyas’ treatment’
Asif Showkat Kallol
Published at 09:15 PM December 03, 2017

File photo of State Minister for Finance and Planning MA Mannan Dhaka Tribune
The state minister for finance and planning says countries that participated in two recent South-South Cooperation events have appreciated Bangladesh’s efforts in helping the refugees
Bangladesh government’s measures in tackling the ongoing Rohingya crisis have brightened the country’s image around the world, says State Minister for Finance and Planning MA Mannan.

He said this on Sunday at a press conference at the Finance Ministry auditorium at the Secretariat in Dhaka while briefing reporters on Bangladesh’s participation in the South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Brazil and the Global South-South Development Expo 2017 in Turkey. Both events took place in November.

Mannan led the Bangladesh delegation at both events.

South-South Cooperation is a broad framework for collaboration among developing countries based on the concept of solidarity that breaks the traditional dichotomy between donors and recipients.

The state minister told reporters the countries that participated in two South-South Cooperation events last month appreciated Bangladesh’s efforts in helping and sheltering the Rohingya refugees.

The latest exodus from Myanmar’s Rakhine State to Bangladesh of about 625,000 Rohingyas had followed a Myanmar military crackdown in response to Rohingya militant attacks on an army base and police posts on August 25.

Refugees have said scores of Rohingya villages were burnt to the ground, people were killed and women were raped. The military, however, have denied accusations of ethnic cleansing by the US and the UN.
http://www.thedailystar.net/busines...nh-cambodia-sign-10-deals-instruments-1499920