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Abstract
The Rohingya migration crisis, sparked by Myanmars military crackdown in 2017, has evolved into a major humanitarian disaster and escalating security threat. Over 1.3 million Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh, straining local infrastructure, destabilizing the economy, and undermining social cohesion. The influx has had profound implications for both domestic stability and regional security. This study, based on secondary sources such as academic journals, thesis, reports, and media outlets, examines the crisis through the lens of regional stability and cross-border security, with a focus on Bangladesh, Myanmar, and India. The refugee influx has exacerbated tensions, fueling radicalization, insurgency, and transnational crimes such as drug and human trafficking, turning refugee camps into breeding grounds for extremism. The porous Bangladesh-Myanmar border and the involvement of refugees in cross-border criminal activities further complicate security dynamics in the region. Diplomatic tensions between Bangladesh and Myanmar, compounded by the lack of coordinated regional action and Myanmars refusal to repatriate the refugees, have hindered resolution efforts. This study highlights the urgent need for a coordinated regional strategy that balances humanitarian assistance with robust security measures. It also emphasizes the critical role of international organizations in facilitating a long-term solution to the crisis. By situating the crisis within its broader regional context, this research offers key insights for policymakers and international stakeholders working to address security risks and foster long-term regional stability.
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Copyright © 2025 Mohammad Jahangir Alam Khan Rana . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
