World Refugee Day observed-UNHCR for govt support to solve refugee crisis

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) stressed stronger and proactive government initiative for a permanent solution to refugee problem facing Bangladesh for long.Christopher Beng Cha Lee, UNHCR Representative in Bangladesh, made the suggestion talking to newsmen here on the eve of the World Refugee Day, observed worldwide yesterday.He emphasized formulating a policy and urged experts, policy makers and lawyers to come forward in this regard. Lee appreciated the role of the Bangladesh Government for extending various supports to around 20,500 Rohingya refugees left over at Kutupalang and Nayapara camps in Cox’s Bazar, waiting for repatriation to their homeland. More<<