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Dhaka, May 4, 2025 – Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain has stated that repatriating Rohingya refugees to Myanmar is not possible at present due to ongoing civil conflict, internal divisions in Myanmar, and the lack of guarantees for the safety and citizenship of the displaced population. He emphasized that the Rohingya must return to Myanmar, but only when their security is assured.
Speaking at a seminar titled “Repatriation of Rohingya Sheltered in Bangladesh: Impact on Regional Security and the Future” organized by the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) on Sunday, Hossain elaborated on the complexities of the issue. “We have not yet found an effective solution to this crisis. Repatriation hinges on two key factors: rights and security. Without these assurances, the Rohingya will not return,” he said, adding that Bangladesh is not harboring unrealistic expectations. “The persecution they fled from—can we send them back to that same situation?”
Hossain expressed skepticism about resolving the issue through bilateral talks with Myanmar, noting that years of diplomatic efforts have failed to repatriate even a single Rohingya. “I, along with others, had warned that such efforts would be futile. Bilateral diplomacy has proven ineffective,” he said, highlighting the need for a broader approach.
He stressed that tangible changes in Myanmar are essential, and these changes must be internationally recognized. “This is a difficult and long-term process, and it cannot succeed without unity,” Hossain remarked. He urged the international community to maintain focus on the Rohingya crisis amidst other global conflicts and advocated for a clear roadmap for their repatriation.
Commenting on Myanmar’s political landscape, Hossain noted that the country has never truly experienced democracy. “Even under Aung San Suu Kyi, it was a semi-military regime. What we see now is a full-fledged civil war,” he said. He identified the military junta, the Arakan Army, and the National Unity Government (NUG) as key stakeholders, emphasizing that any lasting solution must involve all three, particularly the Arakan Army, which currently controls Rakhine State.
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