Dhaka, April 23 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged Qatar to take a strong role in repatriating Myanmar's forcibly displaced Rohingya people who are taking refuge in Bangladesh.

Qatar could use its diplomatic influence to activate the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to tackle the crisis, according to Yunus.

"In the current international geopolitical and geostrategic context, Qatar can play a leading role in resolving the Rohingya repatriation crisis by strongly expressing its solidarity. Qatar can ensure the active participation of OIC countries, strengthen fundraising and create pressure on the international community to express its support for the repatriation of the Rohingya."

The chief advisor expressed his views at...