Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has stated that hosting over 1.5 million Rohingya refugees—surpassing official paperwork figures—has become a massive burden on the Bangladeshi economy. The remark was made on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during a courtesy meeting with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar, Kelly E. Currie, at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Dhaka.
The bilateral discussions covered Myanmar's political and human rights climate, safe and dignified repatriation frameworks, border security, and camp law and order. Highlighting the upcoming International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide verdict on November 19, 2026, the Home Minister urged the international community—specifically influential global powers like China, India, the United States, and the European Union—to exert coordinated diplomatic pressure on Myanmar.
Read next4 More Deaths and 1,900 New Hospitalizations Reported From Dengue in 24 HoursUN Special Rapporteur Kelly E. Currie praised Bangladesh's enduring humanitarian shelter and support. Both sides also discussed bolstering law enforcement capabilities, modern technology, and specialized training to suppress drug and arms trafficking as well as cybercrime around refugee settlements.
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