Asylum & RefugeeMay 1, 2026·1 min read

Bangladesh MP flags possible refugee crisis from India

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Bangladesh MP flags possible refugee crisis from India

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A Bangladeshi MP warns of a potential Muslim refugee influx from India, citing regional conspiracies possibly linked to recent elections in Assam and West Bengal. He drew parallels to Rohingya arrivals and cited remarks about expelling illegal Bangladeshis. Concerns were also raised about ongoing border killings and potential "push-in" situations, suggesting an emerging crisis.

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