Protection of Refugee Rights under International Law: The case of the Rohingya and Bangladesh’s Responsibilities

The issue of refugees, forced migration and internal displacement in the country is the most complex issue confronting the international community today. The problems facing refugees are getting worse due to either natural or man-made disasters. Bangladesh remains one of the world’s top ten refugee-host countries and is currently dealing with a deeply protracted refugee situation. By permitting such residence, Bangladesh is accountable for safeguarding their fundamental human rights, including the right to life, despite not being a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention. This article seeks to analyze the status and protection of refugees under the Constitution of Bangladesh and relevant laws, while exploring methods to safeguard their human rights and dignity. This research will also shed light on the challenges that the Rohingyas are facing by examining the national and international legal instruments as well as important cases. The New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants is a big step towards global unity and protecting refugees at a time when people are being forced to move around more than ever before. So, this paper will also try to address that aftermath of the New York Declaration in case of Bangladesh.