Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman today said Bangladesh has shared information on 829,036 Rohingya refugees to the Myanmar government for repatriation in six phases.

“As of January 2026, Myanmar authorities have completed verification of about 354,751 people. Of them, 253,964 have been identified as ‘persons previously residing in Myanmar’,” he said in a scripted reply to a question from Chattogram-15 MP Shahjahan Chowdhury in the parliament.

“However, due to the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, the repatriation process cannot be started right now,” he added.

He reiterated that Bangladesh sees safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation as the only sustainable solution and will continue diplomatic, legal and humanitarian efforts with international support.

He added that on September 30, 2025, a high-level event on the Rohingya crisis was held during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where repatriation was presented as the permanent solution. It was the first such high-level conference on the issue at the General Assembly.

The foreign minister also highlighted the ongoing case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, “Gambia vs Myanmar”, over genocide. The merit phase hearings were held from January 12 to 29, 2026. Bangladesh has supported the case through the OIC and provided financial assistance, and has agreed to contribute further funds as costs have risen.

He said the Rohingya issue is being discussed at the current UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva. Bangladesh also organised a side event there on March 12, focusing on human rights, repatriation challenges and accountability.

The foreign minister added that the upcoming OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting is expected to adopt two resolutions on the Rohingya issue, with Bangladesh playing a leading role in drafting and negotiations.