New IFRC Head of Del. Presents Letter of Credence toHumaiun Kobir

New IFRC Head of Del. Presents Letter of Credence to State Minister Humaiun Kobir

Dhaka, 09 November 2026: Seval Güzelkılınç, the newly appointed Head of Delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Bangladesh presented her Letter of Credence to Humaiun Kobir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs at the latter’s office today. 

The State Minister expressed the Government’s interest in further strengthening cooperation with IFRC and acknowledged its contribution to enhancing the capacity of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS). He appreciated IFRC’s prompt response to the July 2026 floods and landslides and underscored the need for stronger disaster preparedness and anticipatory action. 

Highlighting the growing humanitarian needs of Rohingyas and host communities amid declining resources, State Minister Kobir urged IFRC to mobilize its global network to ensure the continuity of essential assistance. He reiterated that early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar remains the only viable solution to the crisis. 

Ms. Güzelkılınç expressed gratitude for the Government’s continued support and reaffirmed IFRC’s commitment to working closely with the Government of Bangladesh. She outlined her priorities, emphasising enhanced humanitarian services, stronger community resilience, improved disaster response and closer institutional cooperation.

The State Minister assured her of the Ministry’s full cooperation and support in carrying out IFRC’s humanitarian activities in Bangladesh. - Press release