Who really speaks for the Rohingya?

Dhaka Tribune
Shafiur Rahman
Publish : 20 Jul 2025, 

Understanding Rohingya power struggles before the UN conference

When the Arakan Rohingya National Council (ARNC) unveiled itself on July 13, Bangladeshi and other news sites obligingly reproduced its press release almost word for word. The self‑described “most inclusive and unified platform ever” promised to speak for Rohingya refugees, the diaspora, and those still trapped in Myanmar. Supporters hailed a breakthrough. Skeptics saw déjà vu.

3 Rohingya leaders visited Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

Rohingya Refugee Camp
Bangladesh
Mar 11, 2024

Mr. Reza Uddin,Mr. Nay San Lwin and Mr.Tun Khin, Rohingya activists who are unwaveringly dedicated to justice and humanity, warmly greet all of us  during the holy month of Ramadan. 

The Rohingya in the shadow of the Arakan army

Dhaka Tribune
Shafiur Rahman
Publish : 02 Mar 2024, 

“Instead of getting killed at the frontline by taking up arms for the junta, we would rather fight them and join the Arakan Army (AA).”

The Rohingya in the shadow of the Arakan army

Dhaka Tribune
Shafiur Rahman
Publish : 02 Mar 2024,

There is a complex level of conflict and suffering that continue to enshroud the Rohingya community 

“Instead of getting killed at the frontline by taking up arms for the junta, we would rather fight them and join the Arakan Army (AA).”