by Hafizur Rahman
Cox’s Bazar, September 26, 2026 — Rohingya Gen-Z has welcomed five proposals put forward by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at a high-level event in New York, saying international attention must now lead to concrete steps on Rohingya rights and return.
In a statement dated September 24 and provided to Rohingya Khobor, the group said humanitarian assistance remained essential but could not, by itself, resolve the reasons Rohingya people fled Myanmar. It called for a clear plan under which people could return voluntarily, with their identity, citizenship, security and dignity protected.
Rahman presented the proposals at a September 23 event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. He called for a credible roadmap for return; an end to violence against civilians and protection of Rohingya rights; predictable humanitarian support for refugees and host communities; justice and accountability; and cooperation against trafficking and other cross-border crimes.
Rohingya Gen-Z said return must mean more than crossing the border. People must be able to live in their homes with rights and security, the group said. It also welcomed the emphasis on justice, saying accountability for serious crimes was part of a lasting solution.
On humanitarian support, the group said refugees and communities hosting them continued to need assistance. But aid should accompany political efforts to address displacement, it said, rather than become a substitute for them.
The group also welcomed cooperation against human trafficking, drugs, online scams and illegal arms. It said criminal activity that exploits vulnerable people should be addressed without blaming or marginalising Rohingya people as a community.
Rohingya Gen-Z urged Bangladesh, Myanmar, the United Nations and international partners to turn the five proposals into actions with clear goals and timelines. It thanked Bangladesh for hosting Rohingya refugees and said the people affected by prolonged displacement needed a future in which their rights and safety were protected.
