“He is set to visit Bhasan Char and Cox’s Bazar during hisfive-day official visit

 

UNB/ The DhakaTribune

May21, 2022 12:03 PM

FilippoGrandi, the UN high commissioner for refugees, arrived in Dhaka on Saturday ona five-day visit to discuss the needs of the Rohingyas in Bangladesh. Grandilast visited Bangladesh in March 2019.

Grandiis set to meet with representatives of the government of Bangladesh to discussthe ongoing response to Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. 

Hewill also highlight the need for sustained international support when meetingwith key donors and partners who support the humanitarian response in Cox’sBazar and Bhasan Char, said the UN refugee agency on Saturday. 

Duringhis visit to the camps and Bhasan Char, Grandi will meet with Rohingya refugeesto discuss their needs, challenges, and hopes for the future.

Grandiis accompanied on his visit by Indrika Ratwatte, UNHCR’s regional director forAsia and the Pacific, and Herve de Villeroche, senior advisor to the highcommissioner.