Shafiur Rahman

Bangladesh, United Kingdom

Documentary Maker and Journalist at Freelance

Journalist & Doc filmmaker. Refugees. RTs ≠ endorsement. Vice-Chair, National Union of Journalists, Cambridge Branch, UK | E: [email protected]

Articles

Bangladesh’s Island Warehouse for Rohingya Refugees

2 weeks ago | failedarchitecture.com | Shafiur Rahman

This article is part of the FA special series Everywhere Walls, Borders, Prisons. The Rohingya people have faced waves of persecution and displacement from Myanmar since at least 1978, when the military launched Operation Dragon King to root out so-called “foreigners” from Rakhine State. Since then, repeated campaigns of violence have forced hundreds of thousands to flee across the border into Bangladesh, only to be met with further marginalisation.
‘Desperate and Premature’: Ambia Parveen Speaks to Shafiur Rahman on Rohingya Repatriation

2 weeks ago | rohingyarefugee.news | Shafiur Rahman

In this episode, Shafiur Rahman speaks to Dr Ambia Parveen, Vice Chair of the European Rohingya Council, about the recent announcement by Bangladeshi and Myanmar authorities claiming that 180,000 Rohingya refugees have been cleared for return. Dr Parveen offers a sharply critical assessment of this move, calling it “political drama” rather than a serious step toward repatriation.
Shafiur Rahman

4 weeks ago | himalmag.com | Shafiur Rahman

Shafiur Rahman is a journalist and documentary maker. He writes the Rohingya Refugee News newsletter.
How Bangladesh is exploiting the Rohingya refugee crisis

4 weeks ago | himalmag.com | Shafiur Rahman

The village of Tula Toli was the site of one of the worst massacres of the Rohingya people that took place in Myanmar’s Rakhine state in 2017. On 30 August that year, the Myanmar military marched into the village. Survivor accounts detail how soldiers shot the men dead, threw babies onto burning pyres, raped women and locked them inside houses that they then set ablaze.
Dil Mohammed - From Jihad to ‘No Need to Fight’ - What’s Going On?

4 weeks ago | rohingyarefugee.news | Shafiur Rahman

If you’re following the Rohingya crisis from afar, the name Dil Mohammed might not ring a bell. But among those closely watching the conflict, especially inside the refugee camps in Bangladesh, he’s become a central and deeply controversial figure.
The UN Secretary-General’s Curious Rohingya Refugee Guests

1 month ago | rohingyarefugee.news | Shafiur Rahman

They banned mobile phones for ordinary refugees, yet somehow ensured that known smugglers, Myanmar Army informants, and their coterie of armed group affiliates landed prized seats near the top table - cosying up to the United Nations Secretary-General himself. Yes, that’s right: Mv Abdu Rahim, with his trademark fiery red beard and a close associate of Dil Muhammad - the infamous Myanmar military informer and recruiter - received a warm welcome at this so-called “humanitarian” iftar.
A Rohingya Supporter of the Arakan Army Speaks Out

1 month ago | rohingyarefugee.news | Shafiur Rahman

If you follow Rohingya issues, you’ve likely seen the widespread condemnations of the Arakan Army by Rohingya individuals and organisations. Today, however, I present a different perspective - one from an influential Rohingya individual who holds a contrasting view of the Arakan Army. His name is Molobi Mosud Ahmed. In a speech delivered last week in Maungdaw, he made his position loud and clear. The speech reinforces Mosud’s role as a key Rohingya intermediary for the Arakan Army.
The NUG’s Troubling Response to Aung San Suu Kyi Arrest Warrant in Rohingya Genocide Case

2 months ago | thediplomat.com | Shafiur Rahman

On February 13, 2025, a federal criminal court in Buenos Aires, Argentina, issued arrest warrants for 25 senior Myanmar officials for their role in genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya. Among those named are current junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, ousted State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, former President Htin Kyaw, and deputy junta chief Soe Win. This was a historic step in international justice, forcing accountability for one of the most heinous crimes of the 21st century.
Why Did BROUK Go Silent on Aung San Suu Kyi’s Arrest Warrant?

2 months ago | rohingyarefugee.news | Shafiur Rahman

On February 13, 2025, a federal criminal court in Buenos Aires, Argentina, issued arrest warrants for 25 senior Myanmar officials, holding them accountable for genocide and crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya. Among those named are junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, ousted State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, former President Htin Kyaw, and Deputy Junta Chief Vice-Senior General Soe Win.
Bangladesh's Three Missed Opportunities in Rohingya Repatriation

2 months ago | rohingyarefugee.news | Shafiur Rahman

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Mahfuzur Rahman recently delivered a speech in which he outlined what he believes are “four chances” Bangladesh has missed - or is about to miss - regarding the repatriation and resolution of the Rohingya crisis. Below is a quick summary of his remarks and then a few comments on his position.