Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said the Rohingya crisis has now been brought back onto the international agenda, after having been largely “forgotten” during the previous regime.
Speaking at a press briefing at Foreign Service Academy on Thursday afternoon, Alam highlighted topics discussed at the meeting of Advisers Council.

“The Rohingya crisis, which once lost priority during Sheikh Hasina’s time, has now been revived,” he said. Alam criticized the former government for focusing more on projecting Hasina as “Mother of Humanity” rather than addressing the issue on the ground.

“Instead of real solutions, efforts were concentrated on image building and the actual crisis slipped from international attention,” he added.

He praised the current caretaker government for re-establishing the Rohingya issue as an international priority through diplomatic initiatives, participation in global conferences and direct engagement with international partners.

Responding to a question about repatriating Rohingyas to Myanmar, Alam said the Chief Adviser had indicated the possibility during Eid, but noted that diplomatic processes take time.

“Results will not come overnight, but efforts are ongoing and we believe there will be positive progress in the future,” he said. Alam also addressed other matters, stating that the Chief Adviser has directed authorities to swiftly apprehend those responsible for recent attacks on members of Baul community.

He emphasized that police are actively pursuing the perpetrators. On building safety and oversight, Alam noted widespread weaknesses in monitoring unauthorized constructions.

“The Chief Adviser has repeatedly instructed that no building should be constructed without proper approval,” he said, adding that the government is working to strengthen approval processes and regulations in all city corporations.