UK minister reaffirms long-term support for Rohingya and climate action
UK Minister for International Development Jenny Chapman will visit Bangladesh from 13–14 November 2025, reaffirming the United Kingdom's long-term support for Rohingya refugees—particularly women and girls—and announcing new climate resilience funding for Bangladesh and other vulnerable countries.
During her visit, Minister Chapman will inspect UK-funded programmes aimed at preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Rohingya camps and promoting safety and empowerment within refugee communities.
The UK has been a leading partner in the Rohingya humanitarian response since 2017, contributing over £447 million to provide food, shelter, clean water, and other life-saving services. A further £27 million package, announced in September, is expected to benefit more than half a million refugees currently living in camps across Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char.
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Minister Chapman will also hold meetings with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman, and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Chairman Ashik Chowdhury. She is scheduled to attend a roundtable on UK–Bangladesh cooperation on irregular migration.
"The UK is proud to stand with Bangladesh as a true partner. From supporting Rohingya refugees hosted by Bangladeshi communities to tackling the climate crisis and irregular migration, our joint efforts are delivering real and positive impacts for both our countries," said Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister for International Development.
Sarah Cooke, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, added, "This visit underscores the UK's commitment to a modern, mutually beneficial development partnership with Bangladesh."
As part of her visit, Minister Chapman will announce an additional £30 million uplift to the Resilience and Adaptation Fund, including £4 million for Bangladesh. The fund aims to strengthen resilience among food-insecure and climate-affected communities by providing training in climate-resilient farming techniques and sustainable livelihoods to tens of thousands of households.
