Today, on World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with millions of forcibly displaced people around the globe. For Bangladesh, this is not just a global issue, it’s our lived reality. With over 1.4 million Rohingyas taking shelter in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh continues to show its humanitarian commitment for displaced Rohingyas. But this crisis remains one of the world’s gravest, and the burden is growing to levels that are dangerously unsustainable. We urge the interim government to intensify diplomatic efforts and put sustained pressure on Myanmar for the safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriation of the Rohingyas. The international community must ensure this is acted upon by all parties, as the crisis is far from over. Let us renew our commitment towards implementing and adhering to peaceful and just systems that ensure that no refugee is left behind when returning home. #WorldRefugeeDay #RohingyaCrisis #BNPsolidarity

It is heartbreaking that a London bound plane, carrying 242 people of many nations, crashed shortly after taking off in India. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of all those who lost their loved ones. Let us all stand by them in this time of grief and share our sincerest prayers.