Cox’s bazar: Bangladesh is set to host a three-day international stakeholders conference in Cox’s Bazar starting August 25, preceding a high-level conference addressing the Rohingya crisis scheduled for September 30 in New York during the UN General Assembly.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the conference in Cox’s Bazar will take place at Hotel Baywatch in the Inani area under Ukhia upazila, marking the eighth anniversary of the Rohingya influx. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is likely to be the chief guest. The event aims to resolve the ongoing crisis by facilitating discussions among key stakeholders, including the head of the government, foreign ministers from several countries, international envoys on Rohingya issues, and representatives from various UN agencies.
Cox’s Bazar Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Imran Hossain Sajeeb confirmed that the initiative seeks to raise funds for displaced Rohingyas and bolster international efforts to facilitate their repatriation to Rakhine State, Myanmar. The conference, titled ‘Partner Dialogue: Messages Received for Discussion at the High-Level Conference on the Rohingya Situation’, will also feature cultural programs, discussions, and an exhibition of refugee camps. The agenda includes five working sessions on August 24 and 25, focusing on humanitarian assistance and repatriation strategies, with a camp visit scheduled for August 26.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser and High Representative on Rohingya Affairs, Khalilur Rahman, announced an upcoming UN-initiated international conference on September 30. This event follows last year’s call by the Chief Adviser for such a conference at the UN General Assembly, which received unanimous support and sponsorship from 106 countries. An additional conference on the issue is planned for December 6 in Doha, Qatar.