Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Bangladesh Urges Global Pressure on Myanmar for Rohingya Return
The Rohingya refugee crisis is entering its tenth year.
Bangladesh is hosting the refugees and says it cannot manage the situation alone forever.
Bangladesh wants other countries to keep diplomatic pressure on Myanmar.
The goal is for the Rohingya to return safely and with dignity.
Officials and aid groups say the return must be voluntary and sustainable.
They also want a clear plan with deadlines.
While refugees remain in Bangladesh, education and skills training can help them prepare for the future.
Bangladesh is also asking donors to provide more money because funding is decreasing.
Bangladesh called on the international community to maintain diplomatic pressure on Myanmar as the Rohingya crisis enters its tenth year.
Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam said Bangladesh cannot carry the prolonged crisis alone indefinitely.
Speakers urged an action-oriented, time-bound plan involving governments, UN agencies, donors and humanitarian groups.
They said education, skills training, vocational development and digital learning can prepare Rohingya refugees for eventual repatriation.
Bangladesh said declining funding is a concern and it is seeking greater support from bilateral and international partners.
- Who
- Bangladesh, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, humanitarian organisations, donors, UN agencies and Rohingya representatives.
- What
- Bangladesh urged continued international diplomatic pressure on Myanmar to enable the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable return of Rohingya refugees.
- When
- As the Rohingya influx completes nine years and enters its tenth year.
- Where
- At an event in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
- Why
- Bangladesh says it cannot shoulder the prolonged crisis indefinitely, while funding for assistance is declining.
- Crisis duration
- The Rohingya influx has completed nine years and entered its tenth year.
- Bangladesh’s request
- Maintain meaningful political and diplomatic pressure on Myanmar.
- Desired outcome
- A safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable return to the Rohingya homeland.
- Event location
- Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
- Event organisers
- The Norwegian Refugee Council and the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner.
- Funding concern
- Bangladesh said funding is decreasing and it is seeking increased support.
- Preparation priorities
- Education, skills development, vocational capacities and digital learning.