BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia today called upon the government to provide shelter and security to the Rohingyas who are being forced to flee fresh escalation of violence in Rakhine State of Myanmar.

“I am urging the government and its authorities concerned to provide shelter and security to the Rohingyas who have intruded into Bangladesh for the sake of their lives,” Khaleda made the call in a press statement today.

The former prime minister also called upon the government to take diplomatic initiatives to send back the Rohingyas after ensuring securities of their lives and properties.

Khaleda Zia also expressed her grave concern and condemnation over the riot carried out by the Myanmar security forces on Rohingyas that left many people killed.

“I believe that the Myanmar government would take immediate step to solve the Rohingya crisis showing respect to the equal dignity and heritage,” she added.