The United Nations World Food Program (WFP)’s lifesaving food assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has received new support from the Government of the United Kingdom. The latest contribution of GBP 1.1 million (USD 1.4 million) received in December 2025, follows earlier allocations of GBP 8.7 million (USD 11.6 million) from the United Kingdom in 2025 for WFP’s Rohingya response. Families receive an entitlement of USD 12 per person per month to purchase a variety of staple and fresh food items. “We are deeply grateful to the UK for continuing to stand with the Rohingya community and supporting WFP’s efforts to meet their essential needs,” said Simone Parchment, WFP Country Director a.i. In 2026, WFP faces a USD 147 million shortfall for its lifesaving food and nutrition programs.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 27, 2026 07:29 UTC