1 Million Refugees Were Starving, the UK Government Stood by the Rohingya” again.

Report by Rohingya Political Journalist Saiful Arakani.

Date-02-Oct-2025.

Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar: A Story of Survival and British government Support,

Since 2017, Over a million Rohingya have fled violence and persecution in Myanmar RakhineState/ Arakan seeking refuge in Bangladesh. The sprawling camps of Cox’s Bazar now host the largest refugee population in the world, a community struggling to survive amid harsh conditions and uncertainty about their future.

Mohammed Solim, a Rohingya who arrived in Bangladesh in 2017 to escape genocide, reflects on the hardships of refugee life: “We have lost everything. The food we hope to survive on is what the UN has given us.”For many like Solim, life in the camps is a daily struggle. Goramiya, 62, told the Rohingya Advocacy Center, “We are more than satisfied with the food that donor countries are giving us to survive, but living as a refugee is a very difficult life for us. We want to be free from this refugee life.” These voices capture the resilience, gratitude, and ongoing suffering of the Rohingya community.

According to British government statement"

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-fund-lifesaving-assistance-to-over-500000-rohingya-refugees?dfdfgdgRecognizing the urgency of the crisis, the United Kingdom has stepped forward with a £27 million humanitarian aid package to assist over 500,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. This funding, delivered through trusted partners on the ground, provides essential food, shelter, clean water, and other life-saving services. It also offers sexual and reproductive health services to 175,000 women and girls, along with support for survivors of sexual, physical, and mental harm.

Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar say that they are surviving on the humanitarian aid provided by international organizations, but life remains a daily struggle. “We try to earn our living with the food that is given to us, yet we still lack the essentials needed to survive as human beings,” Mia explained.While expressing heartfelt gratitude to the donor countries for their support, refugees are also calling on the international community to take decisive action.

“We thank the countries that have helped us, but we urge the world to bring to justice those responsible for the genocide committed against our people,” mia said. The refugee camps continue to host million of Rohingya refugees who fled violence in Myanmar, Rakhine State with limited access to basic necessities beyond international aid.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the UK’s commitment: “This new UK aid will deliver essential food, shelter, clean water, and other life-saving services to half a million Rohingya people in Bangladesh and also help support Bangladeshi host communities. The UK will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those displaced by violence have the support, protection, dignity, and opportunities they deserve.” The £27 million package is part of a broader UK commitment, which has now provided over £447 million to support the Rohingya since 2017.

The British government continues to advocate for sustained international coordination to address the root causes of displacement and ensure full humanitarian access to those in need in Rakhine State, Myanmar.Beyond immediate aid, the UK is also supporting long-term stability and a sustainable future for the Rohingya people. This includes working with both Bangladesh and Myanmar, promoting safe and voluntary returns, and supporting international legal action against Myanmar for crimes committed against the Rohingya at the International Court of Justice.