No alternative to dignified repatriation of Rohingyas: Disaster Management Secy

Bangla Press Desk:   Disaster Management and Relief Secretary Md Mostafizur Rahman has said there is no alternative to ensuring the sustainable and dignified repatriation of the forcibly displaced Rohingyas, stressing that they must ultimately return to their homeland.

He also underscored the need for continuing humanitarian assistance for the Rohingyas while addressing a conference on the Rohingya crisis as the chief guest.

The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA), with support from the office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) and BRAC, organized the event here yesterday.

The secretary mentioned that more than 1.3 million Rohingyas are currently living in 33 camps across Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox's Bazar. Over the last eight years, local communities have been burdened by the presence of such a large number of displaced population, he said, adding that the Rohingya crisis is not only humanitarian; it is a matter of justice and global accountability. 

He urged the international community to take effective measures to ensure the dignified return of the Rohingyas.

At the day-long conference, Julhas Alam, Bureau Chief of the Associated Press (AP) presented the keynote paper on the Rohingya crisis. 

Presided over by President Farida Parvin Chowdhury of the CJA Bangladesh Chapter, the event was also attended by Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, Head of the Rohingya Cell at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Kamruzzaman, and local leaders.

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