The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its support for Bangladesh in addressing the Rohingya refugee crisis, recognising Dhaka’s continued role in hosting more than one million refugees from Myanmar.

British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke said the UK would continue supporting Rohingya refugees and host communities while working to keep international attention focused on the crisis.

Speaking at a session of the Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026 on October 4, Cooke said the UK remained committed to finding a sustainable solution to the prolonged crisis.

“The only sustainable solution is the voluntary, safe and dignified return of the Rohingya to Myanmar when conditions allow,” she said.

According to The Business Standard, Cooke said the UK had continued to push for stronger international action on the Rohingya crisis, including through discussions at this year’s United Nations General Assembly.

The UK, which holds the penholder role on Myanmar at the UN Security Council, also continues to press for international action and accountability, she said.

Cooke said Britain remains one of the largest donors to the Rohingya response, providing assistance to refugees and host communities in Bangladesh while also supporting vulnerable communities in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

“The Rohingya crisis remains one of the clearest examples of the need for stronger regional and international cooperation,” she said.

Bangladesh has hosted more than one million Rohingya refugees who fled violence and persecution in Myanmar, placing sustained humanitarian and economic pressure on refugee-hosting communities in Cox’s Bazar and elsewhere.

The UK’s renewed commitment comes as international funding for the Rohingya response remains under pressure, while conditions in Myanmar continue to hinder the prospect of a safe and sustainable return.

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