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flag Bangladesh rejects Myanmar’s claim that Rohingya are illegal Bengalis, calling it a lie to justify persecution.

flag Bangladesh has rejected Myanmar’s claims at the International Court of Justice that the Rohingya are "Bengalis" and illegal migrants, calling the narrative a historical distortion meant to justify persecution. flag Dhaka emphasized the Rohingya are a distinct ethnic group with roots in Arakan predating modern borders, and that the term "Rohingya" derives from the historic region of Rohang. flag It condemned Myanmar’s 1982 Citizenship Law for stripping the Rohingya of rights, leading to their statelessness and mass expulsion during 2016–17. flag Bangladesh criticized Myanmar for failing to create safe conditions for the Rohingya’s return, violating bilateral agreements, and dismissed claims that half a million Bangladeshis fled to Rakhine in 1971 due to lack of evidence. flag It urged Myanmar to recognize the Rohingya’s identity and facilitate their dignified return with equal rights.

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