Bangladesh, Oct. 10 -- Bangladesh has provided shelter to nearly 1.2 million persecuted and displaced Rohingyas on humanitarian grounds. The country has stood by these people who fled their homeland to save their lives.

However, Bangladesh cannot bear the burden of this crisis alone, nor should it be expected to do so.

The prolonged humanitarian responsibility has placed increasing pressure on the country's resources, environment, social stability and regional security.

Therefore, the international community must play a more effective role in finding a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis.

Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman made these remarks at the inaugural session of the International Justice Summit-Istanbul 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. ...