Bangladesh Declines More Rohingya Refugees

Bangladesh has firmly stated its inability to accommodate any new Rohingya refugees, urging countries and organizations that advocate for further intake to share the burden themselves. Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasized that the government has already provided significant support by hosting 1.2 million Rohingyas and has advised those recommending additional intake to take the refugees themselves. Recently, around 8,000 Rohingyas have crossed into Bangladesh due to armed conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine state, but the government is working to prevent further entries despite the challenges of sealing the border completely. Since 2017, Bangladesh has housed over a million Rohingyas, many fleeing what the UN termed 'ethnic cleansing' in Myanmar, but repatriation attempts have repeatedly failed due to safety concerns. Discussions regarding the Rohingya issue will continue at higher levels of government, aiming for a viable solution. Hossain's remarks reflect ongoing pressures faced by Bangladesh amid a humanitarian crisis and international calls for assistance.