Given the renewed international geopolitical and geostrategic scenario, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today (23 April) said Qatar can strongly express their solidarity to resolve the Rohingya issue and be proactive to engage the OIC countries to raise more funds and impose pressure on the international community to advocate for the repatriation of the Rohingyas.
“Qatar can use its good offices to put pressure on Myanmar for starting repatriation of Rohingya people without any further delay,” he said.
The Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Qatar Foundation Chief Executive Officer Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, also the sister of Qatar Emir and the host of Earthna Summit, joined the high-level roundtable discussion on the Rohingya crisis.
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Md Yunus called for working together for humanity, for stability and for justice.
“Let us ensure that today’s discussion does not conclude with formalities alone, but marks the beginning of a meaningful partnership—one that keeps the Rohingya crisis at the forefront of our shared humanitarian priorities and works collectively towards lasting solutions,” he said.
Md Yunus said prolonged stay of the Rohingyas poses enormous challenges to Bangladesh and makes these Rohingyas frustrated.
He said the rise in criminal activities in the camps and attempts of illegal migration are clear signs of desperation among them. “If the problem persists further, it may affect the security and stability of the entire region and jeopardize development initiatives,” Md Yunus said.
Unfortunately, he said, international attention is gradually shifting from the Rohingya crisis due to various conflicts arising at different corners of the globe.
As of 19 March 2025, out of the data of a total of 8,29,036 submitted by the Bangladesh government, as many as 2,39,056 people were verified by the Myanmar government, and among them, 1,76,198 people were cleared as “Persons who resided in Myanmar” by the government of Myanmar.
