Speaking at an event marking Bangladesh’s independence in London, the state minister called for the “strong and unremitting” support of the UK – the top donor in the humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis – to tackle the issue. “We would like to see UK’s sustained diplomatic leadership in the UN in New York, Geneva and the Security Council for safe and sustainable return of Rohingyas to Myanmar," the state minister said. The Bangladesh High Commission organised the 49th Bangladesh Independence and National Day reception in London at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the members of the British parliament, diplomats, academia and community leaders on Wednesday. They praised Bangladesh’s progress, particularly in the fields of economy and social sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to the Bangladesh mission. This was his first visit to the UK after taking office as the State Minister for Foreign Affairs for second consecutive term.

Source: bd News24 March 29, 2019 10:30 UTC