Dhaka has expressed "deep concern" over the deteriorating human rights situation in Myanmar, while reiterating that the safe and dignified repatriation of nearly 1.5 million Rohingyas remains the only durable solution to the protracted crisis.

The foreign ministry secretary conveyed Bangladesh's position during a meeting with the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar on Thursday (November 11). The discussions covered the internal situation in Myanmar, the Rohingya crisis, and the ongoing genocide proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Repatriation as the Only Sustainable Solution

During the meeting, the Bangladeshi side underscored that sustainable and dignified repatriation is the only permanent resolution to the crisis. The foreign ministry secretary stressed that no Rohingya can be sent back until a safe environment is ensured in Myanmar. He called on the international community to maintain effective pressure on Myanmar to create conducive conditions for return.

ICJ Proceedings and Camp Security

The agenda also included the progress of the genocide case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice. Concerns were raised regarding the security situation in the Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar and cross-border criminal activities along the border region. In addition to the UN special rapporteur, Bangladesh held similar discussions with a visiting UK parliamentary delegation in Dhaka.

Call to the International Community

Bangladesh has long been working to internationalize the Rohingya crisis. Through these recent diplomatic engagements, Dhaka has once again drawn global attention to the human rights situation in Myanmar. Bangladesh maintains that without the restoration of stability and democracy in Myanmar, repatriation will remain unattainable, and the crisis will continue to pose a threat to regional security.