International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Counsel Karim Khan arrived in Dhaka on Monday afternoon on a three-day visit. He went directly to Cox's Bazar from Dhaka at the beginning of his Bangladesh tour. This is Karim Khan's third visit to Bangladesh as ICC chief counsel.

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After returning to Dhaka after the visit to Cox's Bazar, Karim Khan, the chief advisor of the interim government. Muhammad Yunus and Chief Adviser on Rohingya and Special Adviser on Priority Khalilur Rahman.

Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Karim Khan will talk to the Rohingyas during his stay in Cox's Bazar. In particular, he will look into the ICC's investigation into crimes against humanity in the expulsion of the Rohingya from Myanmar's Rakhine. Also learn about the latest situation of Rohingyas. Commissioner of Refugee Relief and Repatriation on the overall issues of Rohingya refugees. Will have a meeting with Mizanur Rahman.

The ICC has joined to ensure accountability of Myanmar troops from Rakhine after August 2017 for committing crimes against humanity by expelling Rohingyas. There is a requirement to sign the Witness Protection Protocol for this investigation. This issue is gaining importance in Karim Khan's visit this time.

Incidentally, ICC Chief Counsel Karim visited Bangladesh last year (2023) in July.