Dhaka, May 12 -- Local elected representatives and NGOs on Sunday demanded stronger border security in Cox's Bazar and the formation of a Rohingya Repatriation Commission to accelerate repatriation.

The demand came at a press conference held at Cox's Bazar Press Club on Monday titled "Sovereignty must be upheld in Cox's Bazar; participation of local government and people in Rohingya relief activities is essential," organised by the Cox's Bazar CSO-NGO Forum (CCNF).

Moderating the programme, CCNF Co-Chair Rezaul Karim Chowdhury said further Rohingya entry into Bangladesh must be stopped in the interest of national security.

He called for strengthening Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) operations, ensuring Army presence at the border and con...