Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has expressed gratitude to the Australian government for resuming its visa operations in Dhaka, during a meeting with newly appointed Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle.

In the meeting, Dr. Yunus also called for increased humanitarian assistance from Australia for the over one million Rohingya refugees currently sheltered in Bangladesh. He highlighted that a “July Charter” would be announced in the upcoming annual session, ensuring first-time voters the opportunity to cast their ballots in a free, festive, and peaceful environment.

The Australian High Commissioner, in turn, announced that her government will provide AUD 2 million to support the capacity-building efforts of Bangladesh’s Election Commission. She also reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to standing by Bangladesh in efforts to make Rohingya repatriation a reality.