Bangladesh struggles to secure funding for Rohingya crisis, urges new sources

ByEnigma 808

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam highlighted the difficulty in mobilizing funds for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, noting that many countries are no longer willing to contribute as they did before. He referred to recent discussions between Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and WFP Acting Executive Director Carl Skau in Rome, focusing on securing new funding sources, including wealthy nations and multilateral financial institutions. Bangladesh is currently hosting 1.3 million Rohingyas, a huge financial burden that continues despite challenges.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi emphasized the need for continued support, warning that without additional resources, cuts may be made, risking lives. He also called for solutions such as resettlement and other pathways, like education or labor mobility. Meanwhile, Carl Skau reaffirmed the World Food Programme’s commitment to providing food assistance to the Rohingyas, maintaining it as a top priority.

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