Border News Agency
Cox’s Bazar,November 20, 2025.

At a forum in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, government officials, journalists, and scholars urged the international community to take responsibility for ensuring justice, humanitarian support, and a sustainable and safe repatriation process for more than 1.3 million Rohingya refugees. The call was made by the Commonwealth Journalists Association (CGA).

During the conference in Cox’s Bazar, speakers emphasized the urgent need for a long-term, dignified, and safe repatriation process for Rohingya refugees. They highlighted that this responsibility extends far beyond Bangladesh and should be seen as a broad global obligation.

The event was organized by the Commonwealth Journalists Association (CGA) with support from the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner’s Office (RRRC) and BRAC. The conference was held at the RRRC auditorium.

Participants stressed that although Rohingya refugees must eventually be able to return safely and with dignity to their homeland, continued humanitarian assistance throughout the entire process remains essential.

The conference further stated that the Rohingya crisis has evolved into a global issue involving not only humanitarian concerns but also matters of justice and international accountability.

Currently, more than 1.3 million Rohingya refugees live in 33 camps across the Ukhia-Teknaf region of Cox’s Bazar. Their eight-year-long displacement has placed a significant burden on the host population.

Speakers highlighted that ensuring the dignified repatriation of Rohingya refugees is not solely Bangladesh’s responsibility but a collective duty of the entire international community.

Farida Parveen Chowdhury, the head of CGA’s Bangladesh chapter, attended the conference along with several influential Bangladeshi government officials.

Mostafizur Rahman, Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, was among the distinguished guests. Other notable attendees included RRRC Commissioner Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Kamruzzaman from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Rohingya Cell), and BNP’s Central Organizing Secretary Shama Obaid.

Julhas Alam, Bureau Chief of the Associated Press (AP), delivered a special presentation on the Rohingya crisis.

A panel discussion featuring Professor Dr. Ramananasa Yaudhin, Dr. Zakia Sultana, Professor Dr. Amina Mohsin, CGA Bangladesh Secretary Asif Munia, and other political leaders focused on long-term solutions, future planning, and current challenges.

At the closing session, speakers underscored the need for strong international cooperation to resolve the Rohingya crisis. They reiterated that protecting the safety, human rights, and dignity of Rohingya people is essential for ensuring a successful and sustainable repatriation process.