Roundtable Discussion on "International Response to the Rohingya Crisis

The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) hosted a roundtable discussion titled “International Response to the Rohingya Crisis: In Quest of Justice for Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P)” at the BIISS Auditorium.

Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, attended the event as the Chief Guest.

The keynote presentation was delivered by Professor A. S. M. Ali Ashraf, Director of the Centre for Genocide Studies and Chairman of the Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka. His presentation examined the international response to the Rohingya crisis, focusing on the pursuit of justice for genocide, the application of international law, and the principle of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). He also highlighted the challenges and prospects for ensuring accountability, protecting vulnerable populations, and mobilising greater international support for a durable resolution to the crisis.

The roundtable brought together academicians, policymakers, ambassadors, government officials, researchers, and eminent scholars, who actively participated in the discussion and shared their valuable insights. Participants underscored the need for sustained international engagement, stronger multilateral cooperation, and effective legal and diplomatic initiatives to achieve justice, facilitate the safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of the Rohingya, and contribute to long-term peace and stability in the region.