Myanmar's election is unlikely to alter the circumstances for over one million Rohingya refugees currently residing in Bangladesh. These refugees fled Myanmar following what the United Nations has described as genocidal violence. The majority are located in the Cox's Bazar region.

Efforts to repatriate the Rohingya Muslim minority have been stalled since the military junta seized power in Myanmar in 2021. Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury reported from Cox's Bazar on the refugees' perspectives regarding the election.

The Rohingya, a stateless ethnic group, have faced decades of persecution and discrimination in Myanmar, a predominantly Buddhist nation. They were largely denied citizenship and basic rights, leading to widespread displacement and violence. The mass exodus to Bangladesh began in 2017 following a military crackdown.

The international community has condemned the violence against the Rohingya and called for accountability. However, repatriation efforts have been complicated by the ongoing political instability in Myanmar and concerns about the safety and security of the Rohingya upon their return. The refugees themselves express deep reservations about returning to Myanmar under the current circumstances.

The future of the Rohingya refugees remains uncertain, with little prospect of a swift resolution to the crisis. The election in Myanmar, while a significant political event, is not expected to immediately address the underlying issues that led to the Rohingya's displacement.