Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The Government of Japan has provided US$1.8 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) for life-saving food assistance to the Rohingya in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char.

Without livelihood opportunities, the Rohingya rely entirely on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs. WFP provides food assistance to the entire Rohingya population living in Bangladesh - now over 1 million people.

This assistance will be used for malnutrition prevention, income generating activities, and rehabilitation ofe-voucher outlets and will reach up to 191,000 refugees, says a press release.

"Now in its eighth year, the Rohingya crisis requires sustained support. We are deeply grateful for Japan's unwavering solidarity with the Rohing...