Photo: Collected Arakan Now, 7 May 2026 A delegation from Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Shama Obaed Islam, visited Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday. According to the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the delegation toured camps in Ukhiya Upazila and observed humanitarian services, including food distribution centers, schools, a hospital run by Doctors Without Borders (MSF), and a factory operated by Rohingya women in Kutupalong. During the vi

Photo: Collected Arakan Now | 6 May 2026 Expressing concern over a significant decline in global assistance for the Rohingyas, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said it is now imperative to enhance international support to improve their living standards and meet their humanitarian needs, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune. Despite being one of the world’s most densely populated countries, Bangladesh has sheltered a large number of Rohingya refugees purely on human

Photo: AA Info Desk Arakan Now | 14 May 2026 Rohingya residents in Buthidaung Township say they are facing strict travel restrictions under the Arakan Army administration, including mandatory recommendation letters and multiple fees to travel to Maungdaw. According to local residents, even travel between Nayma areas within the same township now requires official permission. Residents said they must obtain: A recommendation letter from the local administrator – 3,000 MMK A let

Photo: UCR Arakan Now | 1 May 2026 The United Council of Rohingya (UCR) has announced a key leadership transition as part of its rotational governance system, marking a new chapter in the organization’s collective leadership structure. Under UCR’s established policy, five leaders serve in rotation, each holding the presidency for a six-month term. In line with this framework, MV. Mr. Sayed Ullah has concluded his tenure as Acting President, having served from 23 October 2025