The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution "on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar" without a vote. "We would like to see the increased role of the regional countries and the regional organisations in resolving the Rohingya crisis with enhanced urgency, before it turns into a regional security crisis," according to the statement of Bangladesh at the adoption of 3rd committee resolution on the situation of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. In August 2017, the world witnessed the beginning of history's largest and fastest exodus, with hundreds and thousands of Rohingya fleeing their homes in Myanmar. Over 750,000 Rohingya – including more than 400,000 children – entered Bangladesh seeking shelter and protection in a few weeks' time through a border that stretches only 41 kilometres. Within a blink of an eye, Cox's Bazar which used to be a forest roamed by elephants became home to the world's largest refugee camp. With the caseload from previous exoduses, currently, 1.2 million Rohingya minorities live in the camps in Bangladesh. The situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate. Not a single Rohingya was able to return in the last five years. The Rohingyas left in Myanmar are also faced with continued persecution and threats of displacement, Bangladesh said. The country welcomed the adoption of the resolution by the 3rd committee, which is seen as a manifestation of a collective commitment to do right by the Rohingya. Read more: Myanmar situation doesn't allow full-scale Rohingya repatriation now: Japan Bangladesh also welcomed the resolution's continued focus on the need to address the root causes of the Rohingya crisis, including in the context of current developments in Myanmar. The country expressed strong support to the mandates of the special envoy of the secretary general, special rapporteur on the human rights situation of Myanmar, and the Independent Investigative Mechanism on Myanmar, and remained committed to providing full cooperation to them. Pending their return, the Rohingyas living in the camps deserve the solidarity of the international community. The humanitarian response plan needs to be adequately funded. "Equally important is to ensure enhanced coherence in the work of the peace, development and humanitarian actors in Myanmar to ensure long-term impacts for the minorities at risk including the prospective returnees. Pursuing the ongoing accountability tracks is also important as a confidence-building measure," Bangladesh said. "We believe this resolution will give us the much-needed impetus to reinforce our collective efforts to achieve durable solutions for the Rohingyas," it added. Read more: Bangladesh seeks OIC’s help to continue Rohingya genocide case

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged the UNHCR to enhance their activities in Rakhine in creating an environment conducive to the sustainable repatriation of the persecuted Rohingyas to Myanmar.  He raised the issue on Wednesday when United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Under-Secretary General Filippo Grandi met him in Dhaka.  Momen said proactive engagement of the international community in confidence building among the Rohingya people is crucial for sustainable repatriation.  He thanked the UNHCR for its continued engagement in the humanitarian operations for the forcibly displaced Rohingyas.  The foreign minister highlighted the introduction of informal education for the Rohingya children under Myanmar curriculum in Myanmar language, skill development activities, livelihood opportunities, health facilities etc. both in Cox’s Bazar and in Bhasan Char.  He expressed hope that these initiatives would facilitate their reintegration in Myanmar society upon return. READ: Bangladesh lost a patriotic penman following Gaffar Chy’s death: FM Momen urged the high hommissioner to engage with Myanmar with the view to create conducive environment in the Rakhine State for early repatriation.  The high commissioner informed that his organization is making efforts in this regard and assured that he will further pursue this.  He underscored that the UNHCR is in the same page with Bangladesh concerning voluntary and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas to Myanmar.  While sharing his experience of the visits to Cox’s Bazar Rohingya Camp and Bhasan Char, he mentioned the ardent aspirations of all the Rohingyas he met to return to Myanmar at the earliest.  He assured to extent all sorts of support to Bangladesh in ensuring sustainable repatriation of the Rohingya to Rakhine.  He also informed that the UNHCR and other international agencies are undertaking number of projects for the benefit of the local population in Cox’s Bazar.  While highlighting various aspects of Bhasan Char, the foreign minister emphasized on the full engagement of UN systems in Bhasan Char to provide humanitarian assistance for all the relocated Rohingyas on the island.  High Commissioner Grandi reiterated to continue providing necessary support to government of Bangladesh for Bhasan Char.  He underscored that ensuring sustainability of the Bhasan Char project is important and all should work together on this.  High Commissioner Filippo Grandi arrived in Bangladesh on May 21 on his fifth visit. He travelled to Cox’s Bazar from May 21 to 23 and visited Bhasan Char on May 24. 

Myanmar has said they are committed to beginning the repatriation of Rohingyas as per the bilateral agreement signed with Bangladesh in 2017.