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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sought the United Kingdom’s cooperation in ensuring the safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar and securing increased climate financing to address the adverse impacts of climate change.
The prime minister highlighted Bangladesh’s continued humanitarian responsibility in hosting a large Rohingya population and stressed the need for stronger international efforts to resolve the protracted crisis.
The request was made during a meeting with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Thursday on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, according to Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu.
Tarique Rahman called for intensified international diplomatic efforts to find a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis, urging the UK to play a more active role in securing their return to Myanmar.
The Prime Minister pointed out that Bangladesh, a densely populated country, had been hosting a large Rohingya population for nearly a decade.
The prolonged presence of the refugees has placed considerable pressure on the country’s economy, society, culture and environment.
He also warned that the situation could affect livelihood opportunities for local communities and create risks to regional security.
The discussions also covered support for Bangladesh’s climate adaptation efforts, migration, stronger economic relations and other issues of mutual interest.
The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening Bangladesh-UK cooperation in addressing humanitarian challenges, climate change and migration while expanding bilateral economic ties.
