The Daily Star
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Kazi
Reazul Hoque yesterday stressed the need for imposing sanction on Myanmar by
the international community to resolve the ongoing Rohingya crisis.
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| File Photo: Kazi Reazul Hoque, Chairman NHRC |
He said the international community should put more
pressure on Myanmar for repatriation of the forcible displaced minorities.
Speaking before high government and UN officials, rights
activists, civil society representatives and others, he also called for a
comprehensive investigation into Myanmar's abuses against its Rohingya
population.
He said the international community should impose
sanction and cut economic ties with Myanmar for its “widespread, systematic and
shockingly brutal” attacks on the Rohingya, as well as decades of
discrimination and persecution.
NHRC organised the views-exchange programme, “Rohingya
influx and its impact on locality: Role of stakeholders for durable solution”
at a hotel in Dhaka.
He said the International Criminal Court should be
provided with all sort of assistance so that they can hold the perpetrators
responsible through inquiries.
Foreign Secretary Md Shahidul Haque said Bangladesh is
engaged in “multi-prone diplomatic” efforts to resolve the crisis and the deal
signed between Myanmar and Bangladesh clearly calls for a safe, sustainable and
voluntary return of Rohingyas to their homeland.
He said a Bangladesh delegation led by Foreign Minister
AH Mahmood Ali will visit Northern Rakhine state in Myanmar this month to see
whether right conditions are there for their safe and sustainable return.
Home Secretary (Public Security Division) Mostafa Kamal
Uddin said if the Rohingya crisis prolongs it would create an adverse impact on
the security situation as the refugees might be victims of radicalisation and
extremism.
UN Resident Coordinator Mia Sappo expressed her
frustration over the under-funding in regards to the international commitment
over humanitarian response to Rohingya refugees.
Abul Kalam of Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission
(RRRC), based in Cox's Bazar, said the Rohingya influx has taken immense toll
on the locality.
Mohsin Ali, executive director of Wave Foundation, urged
the government to ensure financial support to the local farmers and fishermen.
Khushi Kabir, coordinator of Nijera Kari, said immediate
repatriation of the Rohingyas is necessary as it has started to pose a threat
to the local community.
Shifa Hafiz of Ain O Salish Kendra said there should be a
better coordination between the local and international NGOs.
Sabnam Azim, an assistant professor of Dhaka University,
feared about radicalisation and spread of militancy if the Myanmar nationals
continue to live in Bangladesh for a long time.