DHAKA, March 23, 2025 (BSS) – Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin today expressed hope that the upcoming High-Level Conference under the aegis of the UN, to be held in New York, would offer innovative solutions over the Rohingya crisis. 

He made the remarks as UNHCR Executive Committee Chair Ambassador Marcelo Vazquez-Bermudez met him at the foreign ministry here, said a ministry’s press release. 

During the meeting, they discussed the Rohingya crisis highlighting funding shortages, Myanmar’s political situation, the UN Secretary-General’s recent visit to Bangladesh, and efforts for repatriation of Rohingya people.

They emphasized on the urgent need for enhanced international support to effectively address the crisis.

The Foreign Secretary emphasized Bangladesh’s continuous diplomatic efforts.

The Foreign Secretary highlighted the strain on host communities and called for greater global cooperation, stressing Bangladesh’s commitment to repatriation of the Rohingyas. 

Ambassador Bermudez commended Bangladesh’s generosity in hosting such a large number of Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs), the Rohingyas and acknowledged probable impact of funding shortages. 

He assured that UNHCR and its partners would continue supporting Bangladesh, including through the upcoming High-Level Conference. 

As part of his visit, the UNHCR Executive Committee Chair will travel to the Rohingya camps to witness the situation firsthand.