by Hafizur Rahman
Dhaka, April 22, 2026 — The government of Bangladesh has established a new national committee to oversee and coordinate matters related to Rohingya refugees living in camps across the country.
An official notice from the Cabinet Division stated that the 16 member committee will be chaired by the Home Minister. The decision was announced through a gazette signed by Additional Secretary Md Humayun Kabir on Tuesday.
The committee brings together key officials, including the Foreign Minister, State Ministers for Women and Children Affairs and Disaster Management, the Cabinet Secretary, senior secretaries, the Inspector General of Police, and heads of intelligence and security agencies. Representatives from Chattogram Division and Cox’s Bazar are also included.
Its mandate is to improve coordination of all Rohingya related activities. This includes maintaining law and order in the camps, strengthening management systems, and supporting repatriation efforts.
The committee will also review and monitor the work of existing bodies, such as the National Taskforce on repatriation and the committee responsible for relocation to Bhasan Char, and provide recommendations to improve safety, security, and living conditions.
Officials said the formation of this body is intended to strengthen coordination among government agencies and ensure more effective management of Rohingya related issues in Bangladesh.
