The Prime Minister has sought the United Kingdom's support for the repatriation of Rohingyas and climate finance. During a meeting held on Thursday (12 November), both sides discussed the repatriation of Rohingyas, support for Bangladesh's climate adaptation efforts, migration, stronger economic ties, and other issues of mutual interest.
Diplomatic push for Rohingya repatriation
At the meeting, the Prime Minister raised the need for stronger diplomatic efforts to ensure the safe return of Rohingyas. A large number of Rohingyas who were displaced from Myanmar have been sheltering in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar region, with the repatriation process remaining stalled. In this context, support from influential nations like the UK is considered crucial.Climate adaptation and financing
Bangladesh is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change. The Prime Minister expressed expectations for financial and technical assistance from the UK to implement Bangladesh's climate adaptation programmes. Ensuring climate finance would play a significant role in improving the livelihoods of affected coastal communities, as highlighted during the discussions.Bilateral ties and other issues
Beyond the Rohingya and climate issues, the meeting also covered migration policies and expanding trade and investment to strengthen economic relations between the two countries. Regional and global matters of mutual interest were also part of the discussions.No formal joint statement was issued following the meeting. However, diplomatic sources indicated that the UK side is positively considering the matters raised and that work is underway on the next steps.
