Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Tuesday told Parliament that around 11.89 lakh Rohingya people displaced from Myanmar are currently sheltered in Bangladesh.
April 13, 2026, the number of Rohingya people displaced from Myanmar and living in Bangladesh stands at 11,89,213,” he said while replying to a starred question from treasury bench member Emran Ahmed Chowdhury.
The question-and-answer session was placed at the beginning of the House sitting that started at 3pm.
Khalilur Rahman said the government believes in a peaceful solution to the crisis and is working to ensure the safe return of Rohingya people to Myanmar.
He referred to past repatriation efforts and said Bangladesh is pursuing diplomatic initiatives under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to resolve the issue through mutual understanding.
“We have undertaken multi-faceted diplomatic efforts and continued engagement with the international community to find a sustainable solution,” he said.
He said Bangladesh is extending moral and diplomatic support to international judicial processes, including proceedings at the International Court of Justice, to ensure accountability for the crisis.
Referring to the genocide case against Myanmar at the ICJ, he said written and oral hearings have been completed and a verdict is expected soon.
Although Bangladesh is not a formal party, it has supported the process through the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and provided assistance, including financial support, he said.
He said the International Criminal Court is investigating alleged crimes against humanity against the Rohingya and has sought arrest warrants against Myanmar’s top leadership.
“Bangladesh is fully cooperating with the investigation, including providing evidence,” he said.
He also mentioned Bangladesh’s support for the UN-backed Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, which is collecting evidence of serious crimes.
He said a case filed in Argentina under the principle of universal jurisdiction and related arrest warrants against Myanmar officials marked another step towards accountability.
“The only sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis is safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation to Myanmar,” he said.
He said Bangladesh continues to support international efforts to establish justice and ensure accountability for human rights violations.
“Bangladesh remains committed to its humanitarian responsibilities and to achieving a lasting and peaceful solution to the crisis,” he added.
