DOI: https://doi.org/10.59321/BAUETJ.V4I1.21
AUTHOR(S)
Md Istiak Akondo
ABSTRACT
In the modern era of globalization, when border openness is common, nation-states with territorial borders seldom compromise forced migration, refugees, and internally displaced persons for domestic security, national values, and sovereignty and independence [1]. Fortification of refugees’ protections, who are beyond national security, and prevention of discontent between refugees’ home countries and asylum nations have presented a huge scale of impact on social, political, financial, racial, and tribal conflict on national and international society. It has additionally encouraged dubious diplomatic connections between nearby nations and impeded the government’s capacity to provide fair treatment and asylum to those in need. Bangladesh did not ratify ‘The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, 1951’ and its 1967’s Protocol, or ‘The Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, 1954’ and the ‘Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, 1961’ [2]. In Bangladesh, protective space for refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless individuals is limited and unpredictable due to the lack of a comprehensive national legislation addressing their rights and status [3]. Thus, the Rohingyas have no legal status in Bangladesh [4]. Besides that, this country also does not have any legal obligation under the aforesaid convention [4]. Nevertheless, Bangladesh is trying its level best to uphold the spirit of the conventions by giving asylum to Rohingyas [5]. A new look at this issue with a specialized legal and policy framework complying with international and regional refugee provisions is required in order to secure fundamental human rights and access to justice for refugees and asylum seekers.