ISAS Briefs

The Rohingya issue has placed Bangladesh in a difficult situation. Dhaka cannot urge the displaced persons to go back to Myanmar of their own free will. At the same time, it cannot host them for too long a period without damaging its own economy substantially. The challenge for Bangladesh is to be able to muster sufficient pressure on Myanmar to create a situation whereby the Rohingyas could return home in safety and live with honour and security. The efforts in this regard could alter the ramifications of the regional politicodiplomatic architecture in South Asia.