UNHCR Country Representative Ivo Freijsen met with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, March 25, 2026 (BSS) – State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today said repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar is the only viable solution to the crisis.

She made the remarks when UNHCR Country Representative Ivo Freijsen met her at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.

In this connection, she reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to working with international partners to this end.

During the meeting, the state minister appreciated UNHCR’s continued support for forcibly displaced Rohingyas, particularly its leadership role under the Rohingya Response Plan.

She said Bangladesh would continue working with UNHCR and other partners to identify practical pathways for repatriation while sustaining humanitarian assistance in both Bhasan Char and Cox’s Bazar.

Highlighting funding challenges, she urged UNHCR to continue efforts to address pressing humanitarian needs, including food, medicine, water and sanitation, and education under the Joint Response Plan (JRP).

Both sides agreed to work together to keep the international community’s attention focused on the Rohingya issue.

Freijsen praised Bangladesh for its continued generosity in hosting a large number of Rohingyas and reaffirmed UNHCR’s commitment to supporting the country in addressing the humanitarian crisis.