Asia Rohingya Refugee Coalition -ARRC

21/04/2026

It's so heartbreaking 💔😭

In 2025, nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported missing or dead in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, making it the deadliest year on record for maritime movements in South and South‑East Asia.

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21/04/2026

Urgent 🚨

Today I experienced a serious service gap at a gas distribution center supported by UNHCR funding and implemented by ACTED.

The center officially operates from around 8:30–9:00 AM and is supposed to remain open until 3:30 PM. However, when I arrived at 2:30 PM to refill a gas cylinder, I found the center already closed. Many beneficiaries were still standing in line, waiting without any information or support.

This raises a critical concern: if the official closing time is 3:30 PM, how can services be stopped as early as 2:00 PM without any prior notice?

As a job holder, I had taken a half-day leave for this purpose, which turned out to be wasted—not only for me, but for all beneficiaries present there.

Even considering the reduced 7-hour working schedule due to the ongoing diesel crisis in Bangladesh, early and unannounced closure is unacceptable. Clear communication and adherence to service hours are essential.

This is an urgent call for:

- Strict compliance with announced operating hours
- Transparent communication of any schedule changes
- Accountability in service delivery
- Respect for beneficiaries’ time and dignity

Essential services must remain reliable and accessible for all.

21/04/2026

Rohingya Youth Initiative - RYI strongly rejects misleading narratives and raises serious concerns over intimidation, threats, and alleged misconduct affecting Rohingya youth voices. We call for justice, protection, and accountability especially in the case of late Mohammad Ullah. Silence in the face of fear is not an option.

13/04/2026

Breaking News!

A boat carrying 280 to Malaysia sank in the Bay of Bengal, with only 9 survivors found. Rohingya refugees fear that more will risk these deadly journeys as food rations continue to be reduced.

Even as efforts are made to stop human trafficking, harsh conditions are pushing people toward the sea.

Who is responsible for 280 Rohingya people who sank in the Adaman Sea ⛵.

12/04/2026

09/04/2026

Dear Rohingya youth,
Your potential is bigger than any online game. Gambling and harmful activities can pull you away from your goals, but you have the strength to choose better. Use your time to learn, create, play sports and build friendships that lift you up. Protect your future and stay focused on the path that brings pride to you and your community.
Asia Rohingya Refugee Coalition -ARRC

04/04/2026

Today, at Kutupalong Refugee Camp, refugees, including women and children, peacefully gathered to voice their urgent concerns regarding unequal food distribution and the worsening humanitarian situation.
The demonstration highlights the growing vulnerability within the community, where many families are struggling to meet their most basic needs. Participants called on international donors, humanitarian organizations, and global stakeholders to urgently extend and strengthen their support.
This moment reflects a critical need for sustained and equitable aid. Without immediate action, food insecurity and hardship will continue to deepen among already vulnerable populations.
We respectfully urge the international community to prioritize inclusive, fair, and consistent humanitarian assistance to ensure no one is left behind.
World Food Programme
Asia Rohingya Refugee Coalition -ARRC

02/04/2026

WFP Press Release
2 April 2026

WFP Introduces Needs-Based Food Assistance Approach for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

Dhaka - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has begun implementing its Targeting and Prioritization Exercise (TPE) for monthly food assistance across the Rohingya refugee camps, marking an important transition toward needs-based support for nearly 1.2 million refugees living in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char.

The TPE analysis found that while all Rohingya refugees are food insecure, levels of food insecurity vary across households. Under the new approach, food assistance is aligned with household-level food security needs. Extremely food insecure households will continue to receive USD 12 per person per month in Cox's Bazar (USD 13 in Bhasan Char, reflecting higher market costs). Highly food insecure households will receive USD 10 (USD 11 in Bhasan Char), and food insecure households will receive USD 7 (USD 8 in Bhasan Char). Even at the lowest transfer value, assistance remains sufficient to meet minimum food needs, based on the

food-gap analysis.

This approach reflects global best practice for protracted humanitarian crises. Families facing the greatest barriers to meeting basic food needs - including child-headed households, women- and elderly-headed households without an able-bodied adult, and households with persons with disabilities - continue to receive the highest level of support.

"This alignment reflects our continued commitment to the entire Rohingya community. We will still provide food assistance to everyone in the camps, but will target the highest levels of support to those who need it most. WFP's food-gap analysis shows us that everyone will still be able to meet their minimum food needs," said Simone Parchment, WFP Country Director a.i.

While not driven by funding considerations, the TPE supports a more effective, equitable, and proportionate allocation of food assistance, aligned with humanitarian food requirements. This approach contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Joint Response Plan (JRP) for the Rohingya Refugee Crisis, particularly in a context of global funding constraints that require careful prioritization of lifesaving assistance.

World Food Programme
Asia Rohingya Refugee Coalition -ARRC

01/04/2026

Behind her eyes, Ayesha holds untold stories of a past — pain, loss, and unbreakable hope.

17/03/2026

Today News
Camp -17
Community Awareness

Today, a disturbing incident took place in a public market area, where a man was physically abused and then attacked again. Such acts of violence are unacceptable and must be condemned by all.

It is the responsibility of every individual to stand up for their community and protect those who are helpless. Silence only encourages injustice.

In our Rohingya community, many women have already suffered the deep pain of losing their husbands. They are among the most vulnerable, and it is our duty to ensure their safety, dignity, and protection.

Sadly, in our society, some people think only about themselves and ignore the suffering of others. This mindset must change.

I strongly believe that our young generation must take responsibility to protect and support the Rohingya community, especially widows and vulnerable families living in the refugee camps.

Source: WhatsApp news..

17/03/2026