By Hafizur Rahman
14 June 2026
More than 120 Rohingya refugees who were registered with the United Nations refugee agency in India are still living in Rohingya camps in Bangladesh after being pushed across the border by Indian authorities.
According to Bangladeshi officials, a total of 123 Rohingya refugees who had been living in India entered Bangladesh during a period between May and July 2025. Many of them were later placed in refugee camps in Ukhiya and Teknaf.
Officials from the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) said the Rohingyas include people who were registered with the UN refugee agency in India as well as others who were not officially registered. The refugees are currently staying in the camps alongside more than one million Rohingya who fled violence and persecution in Myanmar.
Bangladesh authorities said the Rohingya population in the camps continues to grow, while efforts to return refugees safely to Myanmar remain stalled due to the ongoing conflict and instability in Rakhine State.
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has also reported stopping dozens of recent attempts to push people across the border into Bangladesh. Bangladeshi officials have repeatedly urged India to follow proper legal procedures when dealing with migrants and refugees.
Human rights experts have raised concerns over the forced movement of refugees across international borders. They argue that refugees should be protected under international law and should not be transferred to another country without proper legal processes.
The issue was also discussed during recent border talks between Bangladesh and India. Bangladeshi officials requested stronger cooperation and called for an end to unauthorized border push-ins.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine State remains difficult. Ongoing armed conflict, insecurity, and restrictions on movement continue to prevent many Rohingya families from returning safely to their homes.
As the crisis continues, Bangladesh remains one of the largest host countries for Rohingya refugees, while international organizations continue to call for a safe, voluntary, and dignified solution to the long-standing displacement.
