Turkish Red Crescent President Dr Fatma Meriç Yılmaz on Monday profoundly lauded Bangladesh’s extraordinary generosity for hosting the large number of Rohingya from Myanmar and continued humanitarian supports over the years by Bangladesh.

The President of Turkish Red Crescent highlighted the Turkish humanitarian activities towards the Rohingyas in food support, education, primary and emergency medical care, sanitation, and training on skill development.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam discussed Bangladesh-Turkiye bilateral issues with the President of Turkish Red Crescent during a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

She extended deep appreciation to the visiting Turkish Red Crescent delegation and the significant humanitarian assistance by Turkiye for Rohingyas.

Recalling the visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Bangladesh during 4-6 June 2026 and his meetings with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Bangladesh during the visit, the State Minister emphasised to strengthen cooperation in different areas including cooperation in the regional and international organizations.

She highlighted that Bangladesh has been hosting over 1.2 million forcibly displaced Rohingyas from Myanmar since 2017.

Describing it as a huge challenge for Bangladesh, she emphasised on voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustained repatriation of the Rohingyas at the earliest to Myanmar and urged the sincere support of international community including Turkiye in this regard.