By: Camp Correspondent. July 11, 2025
The Government of Bangladesh has once again called on the international community to intensify efforts for the safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. Officials emphasized that sustained international attention is essential to ensure peace and stability in the region.
The appeal was made during a seminar titled “Bangladesh and Myanmar Relations from Global Power Politics: International Responses for Sustainable Peace and Stability,” hosted by the Department of International Relations at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) on Thursday.
The discussion shed light on the complex political dynamics shaping the Rohingya crisis and its implications for Bangladesh–Myanmar relations. While Bangladesh reiterated its diplomatic commitment to resolving the issue peacefully, it also stressed that the prolonged presence of Rohingya refugees continues to place considerable strain on national resources and host communities.
French Special Envoy for Myanmar, Ambassador Christian Lechervy, delivered the keynote address, advocating for a globally coordinated strategy to address the crisis. He emphasized that the international community must do more to support both the displaced Rohingya population and the countries affected by their displacement.
Panelists, including Professor Lt Gen (retd) Mohammad Aminul Karim and Professor Abul Kalam Azad, analyzed how the Rohingya crisis has influenced Bangladesh’s foreign policy and national security priorities. The session was moderated by Professor Shahab Enam Khan, who guided discussions around peace prospects amid Myanmar’s continuing internal instability.
While acknowledging Bangladesh’s continued humanitarian efforts, observers noted that meaningful progress toward repatriation remains stalled due to Myanmar’s lack of cooperation and the deteriorating security situation inside Rakhine State.
Currently, over 1.2 million Rohingya remain in refugee camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district and on Bhasan Char island. Many have been displaced since the 2017 mass exodus triggered by military-led violence in Myanmar.
Meanwhile, the United Nations and its partners have launched the 2025–2026 Joint Response Plan (JRP), aiming to raise $934.5 million to assist 1.48 million people, including Rohingya refugees and host populations.
As international actors continue to engage in dialogue, Rohingya communities remain hopeful for lasting solutions that will uphold their right to return home in safety and dignity.
