Dhaka, September 17, 2025: Neeti Gobeshona Kendra organized a day-long strategic dialogue in Dhaka today under the theme “Amplifying the Rohingya Voices and Aspirations: A Strategic Dialogue Ahead of UNGA 2025.” The event was held at the ATM Shamsul Haque Auditorium of CIRDAP and brought together diplomats, academics, civil society, and Rohingya leadership to push for a comprehensive policy discussion ahead of the UN General Assembly.
Policy Framework and Rights-Based Approach
Former Bangladesh Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Mohammad Sufiur Rahman, in his keynote stressed that any Rohingya policy must be framed within a rights-based approach. He said the crisis is not only humanitarian but also deeply political, requiring international cooperation to address displacement, citizenship rights, and safe repatriation.
Government Representatives’ Views
State Minister for Labour and Employment Md Nazrul Islam emphasized that the Rohingya issue must be seen through both humanitarian and security lenses. He stated that Myanmar’s authorities continue to deny Rohingya identity, but Bangladesh and the international community must persist in seeking a solution that ensures Rohingya rights, dignity, and safety.
Civil Society and UN Perspectives
Panel discussions included contributions from UN representatives, NGOs, and academics. Speakers highlighted the urgent need to secure international accountability for Myanmar’s crimes, while also supporting host communities in Bangladesh. They underlined that Rohingya voices must be central in any international negotiations or declarations.
Dhaka Declaration Readout
At the closing session, Dr. Mahbubul Haque read out the key points of the dialogue, calling for coordinated national and international strategies, stronger accountability mechanisms, and inclusion of Rohingya perspectives in policy-making.
Nurul Islam, Chairman of the Arakan Rohingya National Alliance (ARNA), also addressed the dialogue, stressing that without international pressure, Myanmar will not change its policies. He called on Bangladesh and the global community to step up their moral and political responsibilities.
Inclusive Participation
The event was attended by community representatives, journalists, political actors, and international stakeholders, signaling an effort to build consensus before the UNGA session. Organizers said the Dhaka dialogue aimed to ensure that the Rohingya crisis remains on the global agenda with a clear demand for justice, rights, and safe return.
