BNP Organizing Secretary Shama Obaid spoke at a discussion on Rohingya crisis held at a city hotel today. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Aug 30, 2025 (BSS)- BNP Organizing Secretary Shama Obaid has said the Rohingya refugee crisis is not merely a diplomatic issue but also deeply political one for Bangladesh.

She made the remarks while speaking at a discussion on ‘Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Regional Security Risks, Repatriation Pathways, and Livelihood Challenges’ held at the Intercontinental Hotel here today. 

International action should be taken to ensure justice against those responsible for the crime and uman rights violation against the Rohingyas, she said.

She highlighted the urgent need for global attention for diplomatic solution to the crisis as well as hold accountable to those who are involved with the atrocities against the Rohingya.

Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University, Dr. Imadul Islam, Senior Research Fellow at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Dr. Fahim Hossain, Assistant Professor at Arizona State University, Ambassador (Retd) Tariq A Karim and Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Commissioner of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) spoke on the occasion. 

Ambassador (Retd) Tariq A Karim said that the lives of the Rohingyas are at risk due to the lack of space and resources in the camps. 
"We must consider how to address the issue beyond simply housing them in one place," he remarked.