Dhaka, June 18 -- Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Thursday said the European Union (EU) is committed to supporting Rohingyas and the communities hosting them in Bangladesh.

"As needs remain protracted, we need to transform the response," he said as the European Union (EU) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced a renewal of their partnership with a futher EUR 14 million development grant.

The grant will help sustain lifesaving assistance and strengthen protection for the 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar and support the livelihoods of the host community.

UNHCR works alongside the Government of Bangladesh, humanitarian partners and donors to strengthen refugee protectio...