Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has expressed disappointment over the lack of sufficient support from neighboring giants India and China in addressing the ongoing Rohingya crisis. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Bay of Bengal Conversation in Dhaka on Saturday, Hossain highlighted that both nations appear to prioritize their own strategic interests over resolving the humanitarian crisis.  

“Unless the Rohingya crisis is resolved, it is going to become an issue for the rest of the world,” Foreign Affairs Adviser warned. He cautioned that the prolonged displacement of over a million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh could evolve into a broader regional and global security threat.  

“There will come a point when the Rohingya will become a serious problem not only for Bangladesh but also for our neighbors and even distant nations,” he stated.  

Since 2017, Bangladesh has sheltered over a million Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar, primarily in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. Hossain underscored concerns about the growing frustration among Rohingya youth, who face a bleak future without education or opportunities.  

“The young generations who see no light at the end of the tunnel will not sit idle,” he noted, warning of potential instability if the crisis remains unresolved.  

Hossain lamented that Bangladesh has become “a victim of circumstances” and criticized the lack of robust international and regional cooperation, particularly from its largest neighbors, to address the crisis. He expressed skepticism about a quick resolution, citing complex geopolitical interests as a barrier to progress.  

The adviser’s remarks reflect Bangladesh's growing frustration as it shoulders the burden of the Rohingya refugee crisis with limited global support.

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