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Rohingya repatriation crisis in Bangladesh

Overview

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has repeatedly called for international cooperation to facilitate the safe and dignified repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.

In early September, the Prime Minister met with Yohei Sasakawa, Japan’s special envoy for Myanmar, noting that the crisis has placed immense pressure on Bangladesh’s economy and infrastructure. Sasakawa noted that while the Myanmar government has expressed sincerity regarding a resolution, the complex situation in Rakhine State has slowed repatriation efforts.

During the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih to propose five specific measures aimed at facilitating the safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of over 1.2 million displaced people. Rahman emphasized that the international community must transition from merely managing displacement toward finding permanent solutions, reiterating that there is “no alternative” to repatriation for a lasting resolution.

At this assembly, Rahman delivered his inaugural address, outlining a vision for a democratic and reformed nation through a 31-point national reform programme. Central to this is his ‘3R’ strategy—Recovery, Restoration, and Reconstruction—designed to repair state institutions. While focusing on domestic priorities such as women’s empowerment and education, Rahman reiterated that the Rohingya crisis continues to place immense pressure on national resources. He specifically called for increased international cooperation to combat transboundary crimes, including human trafficking and the narco-economy, as part of the broader effort to address the root causes of displacement.

Entities

Myanmar · Bangladesh · Tarique Rahman · Yohei Sasakawa · Nippon Foundation

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
    Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman unveils ‘3R’ reform strategy at UNGA

    At the UNGA, Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman unveiled a ‘3R’ strategy to rebuild state institutions and proposed five measures to resolve the Rohingya crisis through safe, voluntary repatriation.

  2. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Bangladesh Prime Minister calls for international aid on Rohingya crisis

    Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has urged international cooperation for the safe repatriation of Rohingya refugees, citing the heavy economic and infrastructural burden on Bangladesh.

Sources

ajkerpatrika.com · channelionline.com · cronicadecantabria.com · dailymeezan.com · deshebideshe.com · en.prothomalo.com · europesays.com · sangbad.net · sarabangla.net · see.mv · techandteen.com · thebengalitimes.com · tob.news

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