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WFP has introduced tiered food rations for Rohingya refugees — $12, $10 or $7 per person depending on “vulnerability.” At some distribution sites, oil bottle seals are being opened before handover to refugees. Read my latest analysis:

ডব্লিউএফপি (WFP) রোহিঙ্গা শরণার্থীদের জন্য ধাপভিত্তিক খাদ্য রেশন চালু করেছে — “ভালনারেবিলিটি” বা ঝুঁকির মাত্রার ওপর নির্ভর করে প্রতি ব্যক্তি ১২, ১০ বা ৭ ডলার দেওয়া হবে। কিছু বিতরণ কেন্দ্রে শরণার্থীদের হাতে দেওয়ার আগে তেলের বোতলের সিল খুলে দেওয়া হচ্ছে।
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We have now been living as refugees in Bangladesh for 34 years.

Since 1991, #Bangladesh has been the primary country of refuge for members of the Muslim Rohingya minority from Burma’s Arakan State.

Many thousands fled severe human rights violations committed by the Burmese government. In 1991–1992 alone, discrimination, violence, and the imposition of forced labor by the authorities forced approximately 250,000 Rohingya to cross the border into Bangladesh.

Most of these refugees returned between 1993 and 1997 under a repatriation program arranged by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

However, the future of around 22,000 #Rohingya who remained in refugee camps in Bangladesh remained uncertain. Donor countries, frustrated by the lack of progress in resettling these refugees, reduced their #support.

At the same time, ongoing discrimination, attacks, and other widespread human #rights violations in Burma continued to drive new waves of Rohingya into Bangladesh.

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History never forgets that day.
Black and white photography.

I was terrified. Even now, I remember everything clearly.
It was horrific.
I do not think children fully understand the horror of the situations they are in.

They simply follow their parents, unaware of the future, unaware of what awaits them along the way, unaware of how close life and death truly are.

The Bangladesh I know has been kind to us. It is hard to explain, but I will try.
A child needs an environment free from fear in order to grow.

A place without the fear of being killed, without fear of the military, and without the sound of guns.

Life in Bangladesh is simple and difficult, but at least there is some security of life. Some children have the opportunity to receive an education.

I hope I can do something meaningful for every Rohingya. I also hope the Government of Bangladesh will ensure a decent education for every child.

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Rohingya Photographer Abul Kalam, Bangladesh

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22/02/2026

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiun.

Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.

He was not just a journalist; he was a conscience for the voiceless.

Throughout his life, he stood firmly for truth, justice, and the dignity of oppressed communities.

His courage in speaking out, even during the most difficult times, inspired many across Bangladesh and beyond.

We last met him in the Rohingya camp in 2023, standing among displaced families, listening with compassion, documenting their pain, and amplifying their unheard voices to the world.

That moment now feels even more meaningful. It was a reminder of his unwavering commitment to humanity.

His passing leaves a deep void in the world of journalism and human rights advocacy. But his words, his courage, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations.

May Allah grant him Jannatul Ferdous and give strength and patience to his family, friends, and all who admired him. Rest in peace, a true champion of truth.

#SalimSamad💯🇧🇩🤲🤲🤲

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Portrait:
Many women have lost their husbands to the Myanmar military.
They work in order to survive and support their families.
They carry the nation.

They deserve not only respect in words, but protection in law, in policy and in practice.

Their labour keeps households, communities and economies alive, yet they remain trapped in cycles of displacement, poverty and trauma.

Any future built on justice for Myanmar must start by listening to these women, safeguarding their rights, and ensuring that those who have harmed them are held to account. Violence against women is not a “women’s issue” – it is an attack on the social fabric itself, and until it ends, none of us can claim to be safe or free.

#Rohingya #RefugeeCamp #WomenWork #World #UNHCRBangladesh2026

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2016 – Rohingya Refugee Camp
Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
#DocumentaryPhotography #StorytellingPhotography
Photo taken on 18 February 2016.

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#Rohingya 💯

​During the 2017 exodus, this cloth was carried by those who fled Myanmar to seek safety in Bangladesh. Today, it remains in the camp a silent witness to a powerful history.

​To people all over the world: when you look at my photograph, I hope you remember the story of the Rohingya.

I am sharing this image to remind everyone of our history; this is the reality we live today while the world watches.

​We were created as human beings. To be born should not mean a life filled only with pain, sorrow, tears, and suffering.

We want to stand with dignity, and we want the world to recognize our humanity.

​Myanmar is our motherland; it is where we belong. We did not come to Bangladesh to stay forever, nor do we wish to remain here.

We never wanted to live in this sea of displacement.

The cloth you see is not just fabric.

It carries the memories of those who fled. It is deeply precious.

​I want to say one thing to all Rohingya: when you see this picture, I hope you feel our unity.

We must remember that our efforts are for the benefit of all our people.

If we do not stand on our own feet, we will never be able to return home.

​Abul Kalam
Photographer,
March 22, 2023

#Myanmar #Arkan
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My Story:🩵

Taekwondo and the Path of a Refugee
​By Abul Kalam

In Bangladesh, the primary body governing taekwondo as both a sport and a competitive discipline is the Bangladesh Taekwondo Federation (BTF).

As the official national authority, the BTF is responsible for organizing competitions, athlete development, and training across the country.

It operates under the guidance of the Bangladesh Olympic Association and the National Sports Council, ensuring that athletes are trained to international standards.

Whether viewed as a professional sport or a community game, the BTF oversees every level of participation from local contests to regional and national championships.
​My Journey

​My name is Abul Kalam, and I am Rohingya.

I have been a dedicated practitioner of taekwondo for a long time.

​My journey took me to Dhaka, where I competed on behalf of Cox’s Bazar. I have fond memories of 2001, when
I had the opportunity to train with Liju Song at the Cox’s Bazar Stadium.

It was a time of great discipline and ambition.

​However, life as a refugee brought hardships that were difficult to overcome. Due to severe financial difficulties, I was eventually forced to stop my training.

As refugees, our reach is limited; we lack the "solid ground" of citizenship that allows an athlete to truly soar.

If we had the security of a home and a country to call our own, we would not be so vulnerable.

​Today, I express myself through a different lens.
​Abul Kalam
Photographer
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#Rohingya

I am happy to see so many photographers and videographers in the Rohingya community.

They help explain our history and tell our story to the world. I believe this work is essential.

Our past generations were unable to preserve this history, but now our story will not be lost.

One day, we will leave this world, but our history will remain.

Abul Kalam, to my #Rohingya #community
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The Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhia, where people live with extremely limited resources, meat selling at 1,200 taka per kilogram is far beyond what most families can afford.

This price is significantly higher than the average market rate in the rest of Bangladesh, where beef usually sells for around 750 to 800 taka per kilogram.

For refugees who rely on aid and have little or no income, such prices make basic nutrition unattainable.

The question is not just about cost, but about how we are expected to live and make do.

How are people who already live in poverty expected to access food at these rates?😲😲

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