Humaiun urges IFRC to mobilise continued Rohingya assistance

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today urged the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to mobilise its global network to sustain essential assistance for Rohingyas and host communities amid declining resources.

He made the call when newly appointed IFRC Head of Delegation in Bangladesh Seval Güzelkilinç presented her Letter of Credence to him at his office, a foreign ministry press release said.

Highlighting the growing humanitarian needs of Rohingyas and host communities, Kobir stressed the importance of ensuring the continuity of essential assistance.

He reiterated that early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar remains the only viable solution to the crisis.

The state minister expressed the government's interest in further strengthening cooperation with IFRC and acknowledged its contribution to enhancing the capacity of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS).

He appreciated IFRC's prompt response to the July 2026 floods and landslides and underscored the need for stronger disaster preparedness and anticipatory action.

Güzelkilinç expressed gratitude for the government's continued support and reaffirmed IFRC's commitment to working closely with Bangladesh.

Outlining her priorities, she emphasised enhanced humanitarian services, stronger community resilience, improved disaster response and closer institutional cooperation.

The state minister assured her of the ministry's full cooperation and support in carrying out IFRC's humanitarian activities in Bangladesh.