by RK Desk
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh | June 26, 2026
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Tahsan Khan met Rohingya refugee youth in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday to hear about their experiences, challenges, and aspirations after years of displacement.
During the visit, young refugees spoke about the difficulties of life in the camps, including protection concerns and uncertainty over when they will be able to return to Myanmar. They also said that education, community support, and skills development programmes have helped them remain hopeful and prepare for the future.
Tahsan also met participants in vocational and skills training programmes, who explained how the training is equipping them with practical skills they hope to use when they can safely return to their homeland.
Speaking after the visit, Tahsan praised the resilience of Rohingya youth, noting that many have spent most of their lives as refugees.
“Hope alone is not enough,” he said. “Young refugees need education, skills, and opportunities so they can rebuild their communities when they are able to return home.”
Bangladesh currently hosts around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees who fled violence and persecution in Myanmar. Humanitarian agencies continue to stress that, while conditions for safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation do not yet exist, sustained investment in education, skills development, and youth programmes remains essential.
At the conclusion of his visit, Tahsan reaffirmed his support for the Rohingya people and called on the international community not to lose sight of the protracted crisis. He said the Rohingya have not given up on their hope of returning home and deserve continued international solidarity until that becomes possible.
