Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has urged the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to mobilise its global network to maintain humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities as funding and resources continue to shrink.

He made the appeal on Tuesday when newly appointed IFRC Head of Delegation in Bangladesh Seval Güzelkilinç presented her Letter of Credence at his office, according to BSS.

Kobir highlighted the mounting humanitarian needs in the Rohingya camps and surrounding communities, stressing that essential services must not be disrupted. He reiterated that the early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar remains the only viable solution to the crisis.

He also called for stronger cooperation with the IFRC, appreciating its support in building the capacity of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and its emergency response to the July 2026 floods and landslides. He stressed the need for better disaster preparedness and anticipatory action.

Güzelkilinç thanked the government for its continued support and pledged to strengthen humanitarian services, community resilience and disaster response through closer cooperation with Bangladesh.

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