Repatriation only sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis: Defence Adviser

Speaking at a seminar held at Dhaka University on Monday (August 24), he said the presence of a large number of Rohingyas who have taken refuge for a long time is increasing pressure on Bangladesh's humanitarian, national and regional security. Currently, about 1.18 million Rohingyas are staying in 33 camps in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char.

He said the government is working to pave the way for repatriation through strengthening diplomatic efforts at the international level, increasing security in the camps and communicating with relevant parties in Myanmar.

The defence adviser further said that although Myanmar has announced verification of several lakh Rohingyas as repatriable, there are questions about the country's sincerity in implementing it.