The state minister expressed the government’s interest in further strengthening cooperation with the IFRC and acknowledged its contribution to enhancing the capacity of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS).
Seval Güzelkilinç and Humaiun Kobir. Photo: Courtesy
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Seval Güzelkilinç and Humaiun Kobir. Photo: Courtesy
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today (9 November) 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 the newly appointed IFRC Head of Delegation in Bangladesh, Seval Güzelkilinç, presented her Letter of Credence to him at his office, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Highlighting the growing humanitarian needs of Rohingyas and host communities, Kobir stressed the importance of ensuring the continuity of essential assistance.
He reiterated that the 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 the IFRC and acknowledged its contribution to enhancing the capacity of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS).
He also appreciated the 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 the IFRC’s commitment to working closely with Bangladesh.
Outlining her priorities, she emphasised the need to enhance humanitarian services, strengthen community resilience, improve disaster response and deepen institutional cooperation.
The state minister assured her of the ministry’s full cooperation and support in carrying out the IFRC’s humanitarian activities in Bangladesh.
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