Overview

• Bangladeshi officials, UN representatives and foreign delegations convened in Cox’s Bazar, with interim leader Muhammad Yunus expected to address the forum.
• Tens of thousands in the camps held anniversary rallies calling for a safe, dignified return and full citizenship rights in Myanmar.
• Organizers and Rohingya advocates say the conference aims to elevate refugee voices after years with little direct dialogue.
• Intensified fighting and documented abuses in Rakhine mean near-term voluntary repatriation is unlikely, UN investigators and rights officials warn.
• Donor funding cuts and fragile camp security have deepened hardship in Bangladesh’s settlements, as authorities report roughly 150,000 new arrivals since early 2024.