Rohingya refugees at the sprawling camps in Cox’s Bazar have observed the eighth anniversary of their mass exodus with renewed calls for a safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriation to Myanmar. Despite international attention, the community continues to face severe hardships including overcrowding, limited access to healthcare, and restricted educational opportunities. Refugee representatives emphasized that any return must guarantee full citizenship rights, safety from persecution, and sustainable living conditions to prevent further displacement.

Humanitarian agencies underline critical challenges that persist on both sides of the border:

  • Ongoing security concerns and ethnic tensions in Rakhine State
  • Insufficient infrastructure to support returning families
  • Lack of clear political agreements between Myanmar and Bangladesh
  • Risks of…