Experts have demanded that the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina be given the Nobel Peace Prize as an international recognition of the humanity shown by Bangladesh in the Rohingya issue. And they urged the international community to play a strong role in the repatriation of Rohingyas. These statements were presented in a discussion titled "Rohingya's - Victims of Genocide and Looking for Answers" organized by Entrepreneurship Economics Program of Dhaka School of Economics.
Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad Chairman of PKSF as the chief guest congratulated the students of Masters of Entrepreneurship Economics program for conducting such academic programs free of charge.and asked to more should get admitted for getting proper knowledge and skill in Masters of Entrepreneurship Economics or Post graduate diploma in enterprise development of the programme in Dhaka School of Economics
Former ambassador and former head of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies Munshi Faiz Ahmed was present as the Keynote speaker. He said that Rohingya repatriation should be given utmost importance now. He added, more international pressure must be applied to Myanmar to overcome the Rohingya crisis. And considering world peace, Rohingyas must be resettled in their own country for long-term results rather than short-term gains. During his speech, he highlighted the importance of the five points given by the Honorable Prime Minister in the 72nd UNGA session to solve the Rohingya issue.
The discussion was presided over by Dr Muhammad Mahboob Ali Professor Dhaka School of Economics and Coordinator of Entrepreneurship Economics Program. He said that the Bangladesh government is trying its best on the Rohingya issue.
The Rohingya issue is not a problem with the development of Bangladesh, but the local people are suffering in the labor market with the loss of the balance of the environment at the local level. However, the generosity shown by the Prime Minister by sheltering the Rohingyas should definitely be awarded a Nobel peace prize to the Honorable Prime Minister, Professor Ali added.
Among others, Rehena Parveen, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship Economics Program of Dhaka School of Economics, Assistant Professor Dr Sara Tasnim and Lecturer Shamim Ahmed spoke on the program.
