Myanmar army chief's comment disturbing

The Myanmar army chief's remark that Rohingya refugees cannot return to their country until “real Myanmar citizens” are ready to accept them is deeply disturbing. It comes at a time when the governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh are working on a repatriation deal. It's well-known that the military still holds sway over the country's so-called democratic government, and such a comment by its chief may have a negative impact on the ongoing negotiations. 

But the fate of the Rohingyas cannot be decided by Myanmar alone, since it also involves Bangladesh. I think Bangladesh, besides pursuing its diplomatic efforts, should also focus on rallying international support for tougher measures including sanctions aimed at the country's military. 

AKM Ehsanul Haque, Dhaka