'The interim government has agreed in principle to allow a humanitarian corridor under UN supervision with certain conditions'
Dhaka agrees in principle with the UN proposal for a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar's Rakhine State, but certain conditions must be met for its implementation, said Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain yesterday.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is attending a roundtable on Rohingya issue in Doha this morning.
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Dhaka needs to carefully consider the geopolitical and security implications before agreeing to a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar, which was discussed during the UN secretary-general’s Bangladesh visit, say foreign policy and security analysts.
UN chief’s call to the international community is heartening
Says he will be reaching out to all countries for sufficient funds
He hoped the reforms would lead to a free and fair election and a "real transformation" of the country
A Biman flight carrying Prof Yunus and Guterres landed in Cox’s Bazar Airport at 12:48pm.
Guterres also thanked Muhammad Yunus, the interim government and the people of Bangladesh for their warm welcome.
The UN Secretary General's Spokesperson said this at a media briefing early today.
We hope to see positive outcomes from the UN chief’s visit
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Bangladesh should explore all possible options to revive the discussion on resolving the Rohingya crisis.
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The world must not ignore their plight
