Foreign adviser shares Bangladesh’s current challenges with IFRC
The adviser appreciated the activities of IFRC, ICRC and BDRCS in Bangladesh, their contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic and timely response to the floods
Bangladesh is "deeply concerned" with the current challenges faced by the country in terms of security, human-trafficking, environment and various socio-economic aspects for hosting the Rohingya people for over seven years now, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Monday said today (9 September).
During a meeting with a delegation of IFRC, the adviser reiterated that the Rohingya people will have to return to Myanmar.
He also sought support from the international community, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel
The adviser received the letter of credence of Alberto Bocanegra Vidal, head of Delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to Bangladesh, at the ministry.
He welcomed the IFRC head of delegation to Bangladesh and assured of all-out support of the government in discharge of his responsibilities.
Alberto briefed the adviser about IFRC activities in Bangladesh, particularly about their early warning system, role during the recent floods in Bangladesh and for the temporarily sheltered Rohingya people in Bangladesh as well as the host community.
The adviser appreciated the activities of IFRC, ICRC and BDRCS in Bangladesh, their contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic and timely response to the floods.
He said that the government is extending support to the flood affected people and would welcome voluntary assistance from the partners and friends of Bangladesh.
