Accra:A meeting took place at the Secretariat where State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief, M. Iqbal Hossain, appealed for global support to facilitate the safe and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Iqbal highlighted the challenges posed by the large Rohingya population in Bangladesh, emphasizing the negative impact on the environment and local socioeconomic development. He made this appeal during discussions with a delegation led by Julie Isabel Bishop, the UN Special Envoy on Myanmar.
Bishop expressed gratitude to Bangladesh for its continued hospitality toward the Rohingya and encouraged the nation to sustain its supportive efforts until repatriation is assured. She also committed to assisting Bangladesh in addressing the situation.
The meeting was attended by Disaster Management and Relief Secretary Mohammad Saiful Islam and Refugee Cell Chief Mohammad Nazmul Abedin.