BIISS–CRRIC Roundtable on Pathways to Rohingya Repatriation and Sustainable Peace in Myanmar

BIISS–CRRIC Roundtable on Pathways to Rohingya Repatriation and Sustainable Peace in Myanmar: Planning a National Strategy

Tuesday, 06 January 2026 | BIISS, Dhaka

The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), in collaboration with the Conflict and Resilience Research Institute (CRRIC), organised a roundtable discussion titled “Pathways to Rohingya Repatriation and Sustainable Peace in Myanmar: Planning a National Strategy” on Tuesday, 06 January 2026. The roundtable aimed to facilitate an informed policy dialogue on the prospects, challenges, and strategic options for the safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of the Rohingya population to Myanmar, alongside broader efforts to promote sustainable peace and stability in the region.

The discussion brought together policymakers, academics, researchers, humanitarian practitioners, and security analysts who examined the evolving political and security situation in Myanmar, regional geopolitical dynamics, and the humanitarian implications of the protracted Rohingya crisis. Participants emphasised the importance of a coordinated national strategy for Bangladesh that aligns diplomatic engagement, regional cooperation, international advocacy, and humanitarian considerations. Particular attention was given to the roles of ASEAN, neighbouring countries, and major global actors in creating conducive conditions for repatriation.

The roundtable also highlighted the need for sustained international pressure, accountability mechanisms, and inclusive peace processes within Myanmar to address the root causes of displacement. Participants underscored that meaningful progress on Rohingya repatriation remains inseparable from broader peacebuilding efforts, political reconciliation, and guarantees of citizenship, safety, and rights. The event concluded with a shared view that Bangladesh’s national strategy must be forward-looking, multidimensional, and grounded in both regional realities and international norms.