The history of the Rohingya refugee crisis is a profound narrative characterized by the lingering echoes of colonialism and the complex web of postcolonial realities. This chapter looks at the historical roots of the crisis by tracing the centuries-long presence of the Rohingya community in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and further explores how this forced displacement is seen as a major security threat to Bangladesh. It also analyzes the impact of the 1982 Citizenship Act, which stripped the Rohingya of their rights and rendered them stateless, reinforced by the constructed narrative of “illegal Bengali immigrants.” This includes examining the legacy of British colonial rule, which sowed the seeds of division and gradually marginalized the Rohingya amidst the rise of Burmese communal nationalism, as well as the oral narratives of Rohingyas living in Bangladeshi camps. This chapter looks at the colonial legacy that fueled social tensions and economic inequalities and exacerbated the plight of the Rohingya in Bangladesh. It also examines the postcolonial authoritarian mechanisms that prioritize discrimination over life. The precarious situation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has been scrutinized, including the challenges of resettlement, the disturbing prospect of forced displacement, and the future. Together with fieldwork reports, this chapter highlights the lasting impact of colonialism on contemporary geopolitics and marginalized communities. It highlights colonial precedents, challenges neocolonial attitudes, and argues in favor of inclusive policies that respect human rights and dignity.