, March 3 -- The Government of Japan has granted USD 2.6 million (about 400 million JPY) to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support a comprehensive program for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char.

The Exchange of Notes was signed by Saida Shinichi, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, and Giuseppe Loprete, Chief of Mission a.i., IOM Bangladesh.

The project will assist roughly 565,000 people through integrated interventions, including shelter and non-food items, LPG distribution, healthcare, site management and development, and livelihood support for refugees. Disaster Risk Reduction measures will also be implemented to help displaced and disaster-prone host communities in Cox's Bazar...