Dhaka, April 29 -- Japan has pledged $17.5 million in aid to address the Rohingya crisis, reinforcing its continued support for Bangladesh.

A high-level delegation of Japanese officials revealed the plan during a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his parliament office on Wednesday, according to a media statement.

The premier emphasised the safe return of the Rohingya during the meeting.

Japan's Agriculture Minister and Special Envoy of the Japanese government Suzuki Norikazu led their delegation.

As the delegates focused on the speedy and smooth completion of the Matarbari Deep Sea Port and the third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport, alongside the extension of the metro rail project, Tarique assured them of ...