OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) is a powerful organization, consists with 57 countries and carries much weight, which is going to have a meeting in Dhaka. The United Nation, Commonwealth and OIC are three big columns that have been fully supporting and helping us without any conditions. Countries like America, Europe, The Great Britain and France have also said that anti-humanity crimes have been going on in Myanmar. Members of Security Council from The United Nation went to Myanmar and told Aung Sung Suu Kyi that if she does not take any measures about Rohingya’s repatriation and punishment for the criminals, the accusation of crime against humanity, genocide and nation-wide slaughter will take stern position in the world. These talks have made them nervous for the first time. American President Donald Trump wrote to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He said to be by the side of Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue, alongside with continue pressurizing on Myanmar. This letter was much later of the Congress’ activity action. He saw that, it is going out of hand. The OIC conference has begun. We are getting support from all over the world. The pressure that is now being given on Myanmar on the Rohingya repatriation, we want to see it to be increased after the OIC conference. I am sure that a strong resolution towards the Rohingya crisis solution will come after the OIC conference. The Rohingya’s need to be taken back, their nationality has to be returned to them, they have to be accomodated. Because there is no residence there, everything has been burnt, where will they live? About 3 lakhs Rohingyas came in Bangladesh in 1977. Coincidently, I have got involved with OIC that time. I have sent back 3 lakhs Rohingyas within three months through OIC. Why will not this happen this time? It will definitely happen. But we have to wait a little bit. Rohingya’s residences need to be constructed. America, Europe, India, China, Russia has to come forward. The Rohingya repatriation will be possible if security for their living is ensured. Myanmar has to do that. They do not have any other choices. Because the world is by the side of Rohingya; is by the side of Bangladesh.
Writer: Former Ambassador