Won’t let in any more Rohingya, they are a burden on us: Bangladesh Minister

File photo: Bangladesh Minister Obaidul Quader

February 8, 2024

Bangladesh said on Wednesday that it will not allow any more Rohingyas from Myanmar to enter the country because supporting the huge numbers already there threatens its own security.

“We will not allow any more Rohingya to enter the country. They have already become a burden for us,” Obaidul Quader, the minister for road transport and bridges, said.

“We won’t allow any Rohingya to enter the country afresh. Once we opened the border liberally but there is no opportunity to show that generosity again. Rohingyas have become a burden for us. The amount of international aid for the Rohingya has decreased significantly. How long would we carry this burden in this situation,” he further said.

“This is an internal problem of Myanmar. Conflict with the Arakan Army is their domestic issue. What they would do with their internal affairs is up to them. We will talk to those who are concerned so that we don’t have any panic or concern for their (Myanmar) problem,” the Minister added.

“We are holding talks with China and India, in particular. Our Foreign Minister has gone to India. We are also discussing with China. The Myanmar ambassador to Bangladesh was summoned. The envoy said Myanmar will take back those who fled to Bangladesh due to the conflict,” he said.
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