21 August 2026
The Arakan Rohingya National Alliance (ARNA) extends its warmest congratulations to His Excellency Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as the 23rd President of Bangladesh.
President Alamgir’s decades of political experience and public service make him well prepared for this important constitutional responsibility. ARNA welcomes his commitment to the “safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation” of the Rohingya and his call for Myanmar to restore their citizenship.
These positions have created high expectations among the Rohingya people. We hope President Alamgir will use his office and international standing to support a permanent political solution based on citizenship, recognition of Rohingya identity, security, justice and the right to return to their ancestral homeland.
Repatriation must not return the Rohingya to persecution, displacement camps or statelessness. It must include enforceable international protection and the direct participation of legitimate Rohingya representatives.
ARNA remains deeply thankful to Bangladesh for providing refuge and humanitarian protection to more than one million Rohingya. We stand ready to work with President Alamgir, the Government of Bangladesh and international partners toward a just and lasting solution.
We wish President Alamgir every success in serving Bangladesh and promoting peace and stability throughout the region.
Arakan Rohingya National Alliance (ARNA)
Website: www.thearna.org