Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called for intensified cooperation with the United Nations to address the Rohingya crisis and strengthen Bangladesh’s participation in UN peacekeeping missions. The appeal came during a courtesy meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Carole Flore-Smereczniak, held at the minister’s office in Dhaka on Saturday. The discussion also covered sustainable development goals, trade, investment, and other bilateral issues of mutual interest.

During the meeting, the minister praised the UN’s support for Bangladesh’s recent national election and acknowledged its visible role in the country’s socio-economic and infrastructural development. He expressed optimism that the partnership between Bangladesh and the UN would deepen further. The UN Resident Coordinator commended Bangladesh’s generosity toward the Rohingya population and noted that the international community must provide stronger and more visible support, as the burden of hosting such a large refugee population cannot be borne by Bangladesh alone.

The minister reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to global peace and security under the UN framework and sought comprehensive UN assistance to achieve the country’s sustainable development goals on time.