Bangladesh PM Hasina at UNGA urges United Nations to play an effective role on Rohingya refugees

While addressing the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Bangladesh PM said, "Prolonged presence of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has caused serious ramifications on the economy, environment, security and socio-political stability."

NewsBharati    24-Sep-2022 12:16:06 PM
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Dhaka, Sept 24: The Rohingya refugees are causing serious ramifications on Bangladesh's economy, environment, security and socio-political stability of the country, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said and urged United Nations to play an "effective role" in this matter. The Bangladesh PM was addressing the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
 
 
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While addressing the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Bangladesh PM said, "Prolonged presence of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has caused serious ramifications on the economy, environment, security and socio-political stability." PM Hasina, who is also in New York to attend the UNGA, said that the uncertainty over the repatriation led to widespread frustration in the country and cross-border organised crimes including human and drug trafficking are also rising.
 
 
 
 
 
"The situation can even potentially fuel radicalization. If the problem persists further, it may affect the security and stability of the region and beyond," PM Hasina added. Remembering the five years of 2017 mass exodus of the Rohingyas to Bangladesh from Myanmar, Hasina said that despite the engagements with Naypyidaw and engagements with the UN, "not a single Rohingya was repatriated to their ancestral homes in Myanmar." "The ongoing political turmoil and arms conflict in the country has made the repatriation of Rohingya even more difficult. I hope the UN will play an effective role in this regard," she added.
 
 
"We need to prove that in times of crisis, UN is the cornerstone of the multilateral system. Therefore, in order to gain the trust and confidence of people at all levels, the United Nations must lead from the front and work to fulfil the expectations of all," she said. She further said, "Bangladesh believes that antagonism like war or economic sanctions, counter-sanctions can never bring good to any nation. Dialogue is the best way to resolve crises and disputes."