Bangladesh has called on the international community to take more active role in ensuring the safe and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. Speaking at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting at Lancaster House in London on Sunday, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman urged global leaders to intensify efforts to resolve the prolonged Rohingya crisis. During his speech, Khalilur Rahman highlighted the heavy burden Bangladesh continues to shoulder by hosting more than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees who fled persecution in Myanmar. The Bangladesh delegation at the meeting was led by Khalilur Rahman and included the Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir, along with other senior officials. During these meetings, the foreign minister sought support from partner countries for Bangladesh’s candidacy for the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 09, 2026 14:50 UTC