United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Kelley E. Currie is visiting Bangladesh from November 11 to 18 to assess the impact of the deteriorating human rights situation in Myanmar on the country.

During her eight-day visit, Currie will focus particularly on developments in Rakhine State, the broader armed conflict in Myanmar, the situation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and opportunities for future cooperation, according to a UN media advisory issued on Tuesday.

During her stay, she will meet government officials, civil society representatives, victims and survivors, among others, to gather information on the humanitarian and human rights consequences of the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.

Her itinerary includes meetings in Dhaka and visits to Cox’s Bazar and Rohingya refugee camps in the district.

Currie had formally requested permission to visit Myanmar for a country assessment. However, the country’s military authorities informed her that they were not ready to accommodate the visit, the advisory said.

The visit comes amid continued conflict in Myanmar, particularly in Rakhine State, and growing concerns over its implications for Bangladesh, which hosts a large Rohingya refugee population.

Bangladesh has repeatedly called for a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis, including the safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation of refugees to Myanmar.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam recently described the Rohingya crisis as a security concern for Bangladesh and stressed the importance of keeping the issue high on the international agenda.

Currie is scheduled to hold a press conference on November 18 at the conclusion of her visit.

She will present her next report to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2027.

The Special Rapporteur officially assumed the mandate on May 1, 2026.