Photo: Collected Arakan Now British actress Lena Headey shared an Eid message highlighting global humanitarian crises, including the plight of the Rohingya people. In a social media post, she extended Eid greetings while calling for freedom and justice for several affected communities worldwide. Among them, she specifically mentioned the Rohingya, bringing renewed visibility to one of the world’s most persecuted populations. The message, shared with a wide international audie

Photo: Collected Arakan Now | 25 March 2026 A delegation from the British High Commission Dhaka visited World Food Programme operations in Bhasan Char, observing aid support for Rohingya refugees, WFP said. The team toured Integrated Nutrition Facilities providing treatment for children and pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as home and kitchen gardens helping families grow fresh food. They also visited a rice fortification plant producing nutrient-enriched rice to add

Photo: Collected Arakan Now | 25 March 2026 The European Union and its Member States expressed deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Myanmar, highlighting the ongoing civil conflict and widespread violence against civilians, including the Rohingya in Rakhine State. Speaking at the UNHCR 95th Standing Committee, EU representatives condemned violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. They emphasized that repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar

Photo: Collected Arakan Now | 25 March 2026 The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) is changing its food assistance approach for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh starting April, aiming to meet the basic food needs of every household. Funding pressures are rising as the crisis enters its ninth year. Over 1 million Rohingya fled military crackdowns in Myanmar in 2017 and now live in crowded camps with limited access to jobs or education. Under the new system, monthly food