Divya Delhi:  A ray of hope for the Rohingyas, as Myanmar authorities have shown interest in taking them back. Myanmar authorities have confirmed to Bangladesh that out of a list of 800,000 Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh, they have identified 180,000 Rohingyas eligible for return to Myanmar. The original list was provided by Bangladesh in six batches during 2018-20. The final verification of another 70,000 Rohingyas is pending additional scrutiny of their photographs and names. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Myanmar, U Than Shew, disclosed this to Khalilur Rahman, High Representative of the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh, during a meeting on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.  Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said in a statement that this confirmed list marks the first major step toward resolving the longstanding Rohingya crisis. It added that Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Mint also confirmed they will expedite the verification of the remaining 550,000 Rohingyas on the original list.