State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obayed Islam said the international community must collectively assume political and moral responsibility for resolving the protracted Rohingya crisis, stressing that Bangladesh cannot bear the burden alone. Speaking on Sunday in the capital at a dialogue jointly organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh and Oxfam in Bangladesh, she said the crisis’s nearly 10-year mark requires renewed action and accountability.
She said Bangladesh has hosted more than 1.2 million forcibly displaced Rohingya despite limited land, high population density and its own development challenges. Their presence has put heavy pressure on infrastructure, the environment, public services and communities in Cox’s Bazar, she said, while Bangladesh continues to provide food, shelter, health care, education and protection. She warned that reduced funding under the 2026 Joint Response Plan could affect refugees, host communities, camp stability and regional stability.
Islam said a durable solution must be found in Myanmar, where the crisis originated, and reiterated Bangladesh’s goal of safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable repatriation. She called for faster verification under bilateral agreements, including consideration of children born in camps and Rohingya arriving from Rakhine after 2017, alongside sustained diplomatic efforts and predictable international funding.
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