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On Friday, Bangladesh’s Interim Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, pledged to work collectively with the United Nations to deal with the Rohingya issue as he met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Yunus said he hoped that the minority community would get a chance to celebrate Eid next year by returning to their home in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
The remarks from the Bangladeshi chief adviser came while he joined Guterres and one lakh Rohingyas at Camp 20 Extension in Ukhiya on Iftar, The Dhaka Tribune reported. The Nobel laureate delivered a speech in Chittagong’s regional language for better communication with the Rohingyas.
According to The Dhaka Tribune, earlier on Friday, the chartered flight carrying Professor Yunus and Guterres landed at Cox’s Bazar Airport at 12:48 pm (local time). During the visit, Yunus and Guterres inaugurated a project at Cox’s Bazar Airport and also inspected Kthe hurushkul Climate Refugee Centre.
Guterres shares two clear messages after the visit
After visiting the Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Guterres said that he had two clear messages about the matter. “I have received two clear messages from my visit to the Rohingya camp. First, the displaced Rohingya community wants to return to Myanmar. The international community must ensure the restoration of peace in Myanmar and guarantee the rights of the Rohingyas so that they do not face any form of discrimination," the UN chief said in a statement.
As part of my Ramadan solidarity visit to Bangladesh, I was honoured to break the fast and share an Iftar with close to 100,000 Rohingya refugees.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) March 14, 2025
May this Ramadan bring peace, blessings, and renewed hope to all. pic.twitter.com/tpnVM5ZKJ1
“Secondly, the Rohingya refugees seek better living conditions in the camps. Unfortunately, many countries, including the United States, have recently made drastic cuts to humanitarian aid. As a result, we have had to reduce food rations in our relief efforts. I have pledged to do everything in my power. I will speak with as many countries as possible to secure funding and prevent further deterioration of the situation," he added.
Following their visit to the camp, both the leaders returned to Dhaka together on Friday evening.
With inputs from agencies.
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