By: Camp Correspondent
April 28, 2025 |
In a recent political dialogue with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami proposed the creation of an independent Arakan State to provide a sustainable solution for the Rohingya people displaced from Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
The meeting, held on April 27, 2025, was reported by TBS News. Speaking to journalists following the discussion, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Md Taher emphasized that temporary food and shelter assistance are insufficient to address the humanitarian catastrophe.
“Today, around 1.2 million Rohingya are living in Bangladesh under very harsh and inhuman conditions,” he stated. “Providing food and temporary shelter is not enough. A real solution must be found.”
Taher proposed the establishment of a free and independent Arakan State, where the Rohingya people could return to their ancestral homeland with dignity and security. He stressed that China, given its close ties with Myanmar’s leadership, could play a decisive role in advancing such a resolution.
“China can play a major part in this process because it has strong relations with Myanmar,” Taher noted.
During the meeting, broader issues of regional peace and stability were also discussed. Taher underscored the need to foster harmony among different communities and to avoid fostering hatred or conflict across the region.
“No one should harbor hatred toward others in this region. Peaceful coexistence is crucial,” he said.
Jamaat-e-Islami characterized the meeting as a “party-to-party” engagement aimed at building closer relations with the Chinese Communist Party. Party officials view the dialogue as a significant opportunity to amplify international awareness of the Rohingya crisis and to promote diplomatic initiatives for a lasting political solution.
The Rohingya community, currently facing severe hardships both in Myanmar and in refugee camps in Bangladesh, continues to look toward the international community for durable solutions centered on rights, recognition, and safe return to their homeland.
