UN Chief to Visit Bangladesh: Aiming for Rohingya Crisis Resolution

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to visit Dhaka from March 13-16 to support Bangladesh in hosting Rohingya refugees. Guterres emphasized efforts to mobilize international assistance and work towards a political resolution in Myanmar. The visit follows an invitation from Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is slated to visit Dhaka from March 13-16 to bolster international support for Bangladesh as it aids Rohingya refugees. The visit, announced by the state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, comes following an invitation from Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.

The Rohingya humanitarian crisis remains a pressing issue, with Guterres expressing concerns about its impact on Bangladesh and the broader region. He committed to leveraging his role and engaging regional actors, including ASEAN, to strive for a political resolution that facilitates the safe and voluntary return of the Rohingya population to Rakhine, Myanmar.

With an estimated one million Rohingya refugees residing in Bangladesh's Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, Guterres emphasized the necessity of increased humanitarian aid and support. He highlighted hopes that an upcoming High-level Conference would draw renewed global focus and actionable solutions for the crisis, reinforcing the United Nations' solidarity with Bangladesh.