The United States, through the Department of State Bureau for Population, Refugees, and Migration, along with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has pledged a substantial $30.5 million in additional assistance to aid Rohingyas in Cox’s Bazar, Bhasan Char, and surrounding areas.
This comprehensive funding encompasses critical support for healthcare, nutrition, clean water, shelter, and initiatives promoting self-reliance, aiming to alleviate dependence on humanitarian aid. The announcement was made by the US Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday.
Ambassador Jeffrey Prescott, US representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, unveiled the new assistance funding during his visit to Bangladesh, where he observed the US government’s food security, agriculture, and humanitarian aid initiatives in the country.
Expressing steadfast commitment, Ambassador Prescott affirmed, “We remain committed to working with the Bangladesh government and all of our partners to continue support for Rohingya refugees and for Bangladeshis living in communities impacted by this crisis.”
The United States stands as the largest contributor of humanitarian aid for those affected by the Rohingya crisis in Burma, Bangladesh, and the broader region. The total US funding for this crisis has surged to nearly $2.4 billion since August 2017, with over $1.9 billion allocated for refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.
