Tuhin Sarwar | Journalist

US to Boost Rohingya Refugee Resettlement from Bangladesh in 2024 Th e United States has identified the Rohingya crisis as a "priority," committing to increase the number of Rohingya refugees resettled from Bangladesh through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in fiscal year 2024.   At the recent 2023 Global Refugee Forum, the U.S. also urged other countries to expand their efforts in resettling Rohingya refugees. This announcement came as part of a broader initiative to leverage U.S. experience and leadership roles within the Resettlement Diplomacy Network and the Priority Situations Core Group (PSCG) to foster new third-country resettlement solutions.   The U.S. aims to enhance Rohingya refugees' employment prospects through its Welcome Corps at Work, a new labor mobility program. This initiative will prioritize access to job opportunities and support programs for numeracy, literacy, vocational training, and formal skills certification, benefiting both ...

The interim government’s perplexing Hilsa export policy fails to inspire India’s goodwill as it maintains its allegiance to its former vassal while attempting to mend relations with its neighbor     On August 5, 2024, India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, was tasked with overseeing a critical operation in Bangladesh. As the impending fall of Sheikh Hasina loomed, he had only hours before protestors surged toward Gonobhaban. After 15 years of unwavering Indian support, her tenure was nearing its end. A safe exit was orchestrated, allowing her to flee to India.   India’s decision to retain its most loyal regional ally only exacerbated tensions and ignited further public dissent in Bangladesh. By choosing to protect a dictator, India appeared to disregard the aspirations of those advocating for democracy and human rights. Even in the wake of Hasina’s departure, India’s stance reflected a continued indifference toward the ethos of the Monsoon Revolution. In...