No discussion on so-called ‘humanitarian corridor’ with UN or any other entity: Shafiqul Alam

29 April 2025

Amid growing discussions on “humanitarian corridor” to Rakhine State of Myanmar through Cox's Bazar, the interim government on Tuesday categorically said they have not discussed the so-called "humanitarian corridor" with the United Nations (UN) or any other entity.

"We want to make it categorically clear that the government has not discussed the so-called "humanitarian corridor" with the UN or any other entity," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told UNB while responding to a question.

He said the government position is that should there be a UN-led humanitarian support to the state of Rakhine, Bangladesh would be willing to provide logistics support.

According to UNDP, the Rakhine state is facing an acute humanitarian situation. "Bangladesh has a stellar record of helping countries in times of distress, as exemplified by our aid to Myanmar following the recent devastating earthquake," Alam said.

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