Ms. Sumbul Rizvi, the Country Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Mr. Md. Jashim Uddin on 12 September 2024 at the Ministry. During the meeting, Ms. Rizvi congratulated the Foreign Secretary on his recent assumption of office and provided an update on UNHCR’s ongoing operations in Bangladesh, particularly in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
Ms. Rizvi reiterated UNHCR’s steadfast commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to the forcibly displaced Rohingya population until a sustainable solution through voluntary repatriation is achieved. She emphasized the agency’s ongoing support to ensure the welfare of the Rohingya population during their stay in Bangladesh.
Foreign Secretary expressed his appreciation for UNHCR’s continued efforts and support in managing the humanitarian crisis. He stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of the Rohingya crisis to ensure a lasting and peaceful resolution. He further called for renewed engagement and proactive role from the international community in facilitating a safe and dignified return of the displaced Rohingyas to their homeland, Myanmar.