DHAKA, 10 November 2021, (TON): BIISS chief said “Rohingya crisis was created by Myanmar and its solution must be found in Myanmar.”

Speakers at a webinar said “more countries should get involved in supporting Rohingya repatriation as it is the international community's responsibility to act proactively to solve this humanitarian crisis.”

Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) and Bangabandhu Centre for Bangladesh Studies Canada jointly organized the webinar, titled “The Rohingya Exodus in Bangladesh: Regional and Global Security Implications”.

BIISS Director General Major General Md Emdad-Ul-Bari delivered the welcome address while Bangladesh High Commissioner to Canada Dr Khalilur Rahman made the concluding remarks.

Director of Centre for Genocide Studies of the University of Dhaka Professor Dr Imtiaz Ahmed presented the keynote speech.

Bari emphasized that the Rohingya crisis was created by Myanmar and its solution must be found in Myanmar.

He said "the Rohingya crisis needs to be resolved with utmost priority. It is the responsibility of the international community to act proactively to solve this humanitarian crisis.”

Dr Imtiaz said that the international community should keep pressure on Myanmar military.

He added "more countries should come forward to support and solve this crisis.”