Myanmar to take back Rohingyas gradually: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today hoped that Myanmar will take back Rohingyas gradually as the pressure on that country will be mounted following the recent adoption of a resolution in the United Nations.

"I believe the pressure will be mounted on Myanmar as the resolution has been passed by consensus," he told reporters after paying tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Tungipara of Gopalganj.

Dr Momen said Myanmar did not say they will not take back their people. "We hope Myanmar will create a conducive environment for the voluntary return of the Rohingyas."

The Foreign Minister said every country wants a peaceful solution to the Rohingya crisis. "It's great news for us that all the countries want the Rohingyas to go back to their country," he said.

Dr Momen said Myanmar has said they will take back the Rohingyas and they have signed an agreement with Bangladesh.

He said Myanmar needs to create a conducive environment so that the Rohingyas can go back to their country on a voluntary basis. "But it's the 5th year and they didn't pay any heed to their words".

Bangladesh has decided to relocate some Rohingyas from Kutupalong camp to Bhasan Char in a bid to reduce the deaths caused by natural disasters, said the minister.

Responding to a question over border killings, the Foreign Minister said it a shame for India as the two countries agreed to stop border killings.

"I say it's unfortunate for us and it's shameful for them," Dr Momen said.