Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh on Tuesday conveyed its concerns to Myanmar and pointed out that Rohingyas are not 'Bengalis' as they have their own ethnic identities accepted by the Myanmar authority until recently.

Director General (Myanmar wing) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Md. Toufiq-ur-Rahman conveyed Dhaka's concerns to Ambassador Kyaw Soe Moe of Myanmar at the Ministry.

Referring to the latest press statement issued by the Myanmar Foreign Ministry on the Rohingya matter (dated 15 August), the DG mentioned that many elements of the statement are based on erroneous statistics including the number of the displaced Rohingya population.

Their data registered under the UN system reflects their accurate numbers.

The DG also request...