UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written a letter to Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, expressing his support for Yunus's leadership. Guterres is set to visit Bangladesh soon, emphasizing the importance of Dhaka's role in addressing the Rohingya crisis.
According to the Bangladeshi newspaper Prothom Alo, Guterres has expressed the UN's support for the ongoing transformation process in Bangladesh under Yunus's leadership. He also acknowledged the impact of the Rohingya crisis on Bangladesh and shared Yunus's concerns regarding the issue. Guterres stated that the UN is actively working to create a conducive environment for the safe return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar and to find a lasting solution to the political crisis there. He added that UN officials in Bangladesh and Myanmar have been given necessary directives to address the situation. The Rohingya crisis remains a priority for the UN, as highlighted in Guterres's letter.
Bangladesh has been grappling with the Rohingya issue for years. The crisis escalated after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government on August 5, following mass protests that forced her to leave the country for India. On August 8, an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus was formed. However, the new administration has also faced challenges related to the Rohingya crisis. Bangladesh shares a border with Myanmar's Rakhine State, and thousands of Rohingya refugees have reportedly crossed into Bangladesh, prompting repeated concerns from Yunus.
Guterres's upcoming visit to Bangladesh on March 13 is seen as a significant step in strengthening collaboration between the UN and Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue. This will be his first visit to the country since 2018. The UN is also organizing an international conference on the Rohingya crisis, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, in the second half of this year. Ahead of the conference, discussions between the UN and Bangladesh are expected to yield positive outcomes.
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