Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for stronger and more active international cooperation to ensure the sustainable repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas to Myanmar and help Bangladesh tackle the adverse impacts of climate change.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir disclosed the government's position at a press conference on Sunday.
At the briefing, the state minister said hosting a large Rohingya population for an extended period had placed multidimensional pressure on Bangladesh's economy, society and environment.
The prime minister believes that safe and dignified repatriation to Myanmar remains the only lasting solution to the protracted Rohingya crisis, Humaiun Kobir said.
He added that the prime minister expects world leaders and the international community to play a meaningful and effective role in ensuring the refugees' return to their homeland.
Bangladesh has also sought continued international cooperation to address the growing challenges posed by climate change and its adverse effects.