Bangladesh believes that only strong political will and an effective political solution can bring a lasting end to the prolonged Rohingya displacement crisis, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said on Thursday.

Speaking at an international conference on the Rohingya crisis at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, the state minister reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to continuing direct engagement with both China and Myanmar to pursue a peaceful and sustainable resolution to the crisis.

Kabir noted that Bangladesh is currently presiding over the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), describing it as a historic diplomatic opportunity. He said the government would use this platform to keep the Rohingya issue prominently visible on the global agenda and mobilize stronger international support.

“The unwavering objective of the Government of Bangladesh is to ensure the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar,” he said.

The state minister emphasized that the burden of hosting more than a million Rohingya refugees cannot fall on Bangladesh alone and urged the international community, regional powers, and development partners to take a more active and coordinated role in facilitating a durable solution.

He stressed that long-term stability in the region depends on creating conditions inside Myanmar that would allow Rohingyas to return safely and rebuild their lives with full rights and security.

Kabir also called for renewed diplomatic efforts and stronger global engagement to address the root causes of the crisis, warning that prolonged displacement poses humanitarian, security, and socio-economic challenges for both Bangladesh and the wider region.

Bangladesh has repeatedly maintained that the Rohingya crisis is fundamentally a political issue that requires a political settlement, and continues to advocate for international pressure and cooperation to ensure meaningful progress toward repatriation.