A delegation comprising a Senate member and two senior Parliamentarians from the Parliament of Canada met with Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the foreign ministry. Photo: MoFA

Dhaka, Nov 12, 2025 (BSS) - The Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today 
called for Canada's assistance in mobilizing enhanced international funding 
to address the Rohingya crisis, while stressing that the repatriation of 
Rohingyas to Myanmar remains the only sustainable solution to the protracted 
humanitarian situation.

He made the urge when a delegation comprising a Senate member and two senior 
Parliamentarians from the Parliament of Canada, along with executives from 
Human Concern International (HCI), called on him at the foreign ministry 
here, said a ministry's press release here. 

National Security Adviser and High Representative for the Rohingya Issue Dr 
Khalilur Rahman was also present during the meeting.

Discussions centered on the Rohingya crisis, including the Canadian 
delegation's first-hand experience from their recent visit to the Rohingya 
camps in Cox's Bazar.

The Foreign Adviser thanked Canada for its continued humanitarian assistance 
and longstanding support, expressing concern over the declining global 
attention and funding for the crisis. 

He noted that the prolonged stay of displaced Rohingyas in camps has created 
growing security challenges such as human trafficking, drug smuggling, and 
arms trade, affecting both camps and host communities.

The Canadian Parliamentarians, who serve on key Standing Committees on 
Foreign Affairs and Citizenship and Immigration, deeply appreciated 
Bangladesh's continued humanitarian support for the forcibly displaced 
Myanmar nationals and reaffirmed Canada's commitment to humanitarian 
assistance and a durable solution.

They also highlighted the importance of providing education and skills 
development opportunities for Rohingya children and youth, emphasizing that 
such initiatives could help reduce trafficking risks, foster positive social 
behaviour, and ultimately support the repatriation process.

Responding to this, Dr Khalilur Rahman said education initiatives require 
careful consideration due to potential long-term employment implications for 
local communities. 

He assured that consultations and coordination with relevant stakeholders and 
international partners are ongoing to address these concerns.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the friendly 
and mutually beneficial partnership between Bangladesh and Canada.