Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brigadier General (retd) AKM Shamsul Islam on Monday said Bangladesh must maintain active and sustained pressure for the repatriation of Rohingyas, backed by a coordinated diplomatic and credible, sustainable security strategy.

"The Rohingya crisis is not merely an issue for Bangladesh. It is simultaneously a humanitarian security concern, a national security challenge at the diplomatic level and a growing threat to regional stability," he said.

The adviser made the remarks while addressing as the chief guest a seminar titled "Challenges of Rohingya Repatriation: International Politics and National Priorities", jointly organised by the Department of International Relations and the Centr...