The prime minister recalled that the Pakistani occupation forces launched the genocide in Bangladesh on March 25 in 1971. UN wants repatriation of the RohingyasThe press secretary said the prime minister and the UN under secretary general discussed the Rohingya issue as well. The UN under secretary general praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for giving shelter to over one million Rohingyas in Bangladesh. The prime minister thanked the international community for extending their helping hand on the Rohingya issue. He said the UN under secretary general praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for ensuring women empowerment in the country.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 24, 2019 10:52 UTC