We want the Rohingyas to go back to their country and live safely: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam visited Ukhia Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar. A five-member delegation led by the state minister went to the shelter camp by road from Cox’s Bazar city on Wednesday morning.
Till three o’clock, the delegation visited various projects including World Food Program (WFP) food distribution center of Madhurchhara shelter camp (Camp-4), LPG distribution center, educational institution of Balukhali shelter camp (Camp-18), MSF hospital of Camp-18 West. At this time, Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) and Additional Secretary Mohammad Mizanur Rahman highlighted the overall situation of the shelter camp.
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After the visit, the state minister returned to Cox’s Bazar city at around 5:00 pm and held an exchange meeting with officials of law enforcement agencies, NGOs and International Organizations (INGOs) at the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission (RRRC) office. After the meeting, he briefed the journalists.
Highlighting the current context, Shama Obaid Islam said, ‘Myanmar’s internal situation is still very fragile. However, the Bangladesh government is determined to ensure the honor, dignity and safety of the Rohingyas and send them back to their own country. We want the Rohingyas to go back to their country and live safely, work and earn a living and get back their basic rights.
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Stating that the Rohingya crisis is losing importance in the international arena due to various war situations in the world, the state minister said that this problem is not only for Bangladesh but also for the people of the world. The Rohingya crisis is putting a lot of pressure on the country’s economy and population, yet Bangladesh is giving them shelter for humanitarian reasons. He said that during the tenure of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia, Rohingya repatriation was possible in two phases.
The State Minister said that Bangladesh has continued to communicate with various parties, including the Myanmar government and the Arakan Army. Besides, discussions are going on with China, India, ASEAN countries, Muslim world and Western countries to solve the crisis in a coordinated manner.
The state minister said that due to the decrease in international funding, educational programs in Rohingya camps are being disrupted, there is a food crisis and housing conditions are also deteriorating. The government is working in coordination with international organizations in these matters.
Related sources said that during the visit, the state minister reviewed the overall situation of the camp, security system and ongoing humanitarian activities. He visited food distribution, medical services, education programs and women’s skill development projects and interacted with the concerned persons. In a meeting with the Rohingya representatives at the CIC office of Camp-4, they called for speedy repatriation. At this time, the state minister gave instructions to make camp management more effective, transparent and humane.
The delegation included Director General Taufiq-ur Rahman of the Myanmar Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director (SMO) Shamima Yasin, APS Mohammad Fazlul Haque and Assistant Secretary Zahid Hasan.
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