Home Minister of Bangladesh Asaduzzaman Khan warned yesterday that Cox's Bazar could face significant unrest if the Rohingyas are not repatriated soon.

He mentioned the potential for a hub of international terrorists to form, an increase in arms smuggling, and other alarming activities already beginning to surface. Home Minister  made these comments during his morning visit to a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar.

Khan highlighted that individuals involved in the conflict in Myanmar are present within the Rohingya camps. He also expressed concerns about the influx of drugs from Myanmar, noting that some camp residents are becoming entangled in drug-related activities. The government is actively working to identify and take action against those involved in criminal activities.

During his two-day visit, the home minister engaged with various stakeholders regarding the issues facing the Rohingya camps. On the final day, he visited camp-19 in Ukhiya at around 11:00am and conducted a meeting with members of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn).

The home minister was accompanied by Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, Additional IGP Anwar Hossain, APBn chief Salim Mohammad Jahangir, and Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Mizanur Rahman.

At a law and order meeting on Thursday night, Khan emphasized to reporters at the Cox's Bazar Circuit House that no new entries from Myanmar would be allowed into Bangladesh. He stated that the government's goal is to secure the border with Myanmar and maintain safety within the Rohingya camps by curbing terrorist activities.

Khan instructed the police and APBn to put an end to the violence in the camps.

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