Japan has provided US$6.7 million to the World Food Program (WFP) to support Rohingya and vulnerable host communities in Cox's Bazar through food assistance, nutrition services and agricultural resilience initiatives. Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi said Japan remains committed to supporting vulnerable populations in Bangladesh, including Rohingya and local host communities. "Through this partnership with WFP, Japan aims to contribute to food security, improved nutrition and the overall well-being of Rohingya families, particularly women and children," he said. The funding will also support the repair of agricultural infrastructure damaged by floods and cyclones in host communities while equipping aggregation centres with cold storage and modern food processing facilities. WFP Bangladesh Country Director Simone Parchment (ai) described Japan's latest contribution as "timely and critical," expressing appreciation for Japan's continued support to the Rohingyas and host communities.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 05, 2026 19:14 UTC