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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022
Rohingya repatriation looks uncertain: Hasina tells UNGA President

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25 May, 2021, 02:35 pm
Last modified: 25 May, 2021, 02:57 pm

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Rohingya repatriation looks uncertain: Hasina tells UNGA President

“We were in dialogue with the Myanmar government with little progress”

UNB
25 May, 2021, 02:35 pm
Last modified: 25 May, 2021, 02:57 pm
Rohingyas are entering Bangladesh territory crossing Myanmar border on October 9, 2017. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed Paulash/TBS
Rohingyas are entering Bangladesh territory crossing Myanmar border on October 9, 2017. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed Paulash/TBS

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday expressed concern about the repatriation of Rohigyas following the recent development in Myanmar as it has made the process uncertain.

"The situation has become uncertain due to the recent developments in Myanmar," Sheikh Hasina said when visiting UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Volkan Bozkır met her at her official residence Ganobhaban.

PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.

Mentioning that over one million Rohingya people have taken shelter in Bangladesh, the Prime Minister said, "We were in dialogue with the Myanmar government with little progress."

She said Bangladesh is monitoring the present situation in Myanmar as the repatriation process has become uncertain.

Hasina said Bangladesh has prepared an island, Bhashan Char, for temporary but comfortable shelter of the Myanmar nationals, mentioning that over one lakh Rohingyas can be shifted there. "More than 18,000 have already been shifted."

Ihsanul Karim said both Hasina and Bozkir discussed various issues like the upcoming UNGA session, climate change, Rohingya and Covid-19 pandemic.

About the pandemic in Bangladesh, the Prime Minister said the government is trying to save both the lives of people and the economy amid the virus surge.

Hasina mentioned about the stimulus packages and other incentives announced for all sections of people to keep the economy moving properly facing the fallouts of the pandemic.

UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkır meets Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganobhaban. Photo:PID
UN General Assembly President Volkan Bozkır meets Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Ganobhaban. Photo:PID

Regarding women empowerment, Hasina said the process to empower women was initiated by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman just after Bangladesh's independence.

"We're just following his path to empower women in all sectors of society – from politics to administration," she said.

The Prime Minister said currently the Leader of the House, Opposition Leader of the House, the Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Leader of the House in Bangladesh are women.

She said the government has also ensured food security in Bangladesh apart from expanding the social safety net.

Bozkir said they are thinking about holding the General Assembly this year with the physical presence of heads of governments. "We're thinking of allowing a delegation of one-plus persons from each country in this year's UNGA," he said.

He highly appreciated the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the remarkable progress in gender parity and women empowerment in Bangladesh. "Bangladesh has achieved tremendous success led by a lady prime minister."

About Bangladesh's graduation from the LDC status, Bozkir said Bangladesh has become an example before the whole world. "The people of Bangladesh are very courageous, and they'll carry it forward," he said.

Turning to the Rohingya issue, the UNGA President highly praised the generosity of Bangladesh for giving shelter to over one million Rohingyas.

PM's daughter Saima Wazed, who is also the Chairperson of the Bangladesh National Advisory Committee for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and Ambassador-at-Large Mohammad Ziauddin were present during the meeting.

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