UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres left Dhaka this morning (March 16) wrapping up his four-day visit to Bangladesh. 

He left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 9:55 am.

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and Chief Adviser's High Representative for Rohingya issue Khalilur Rahman saw him off at the airport.

Before his departure, Guterres spoke with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus over the phone. During his visit, he met with key officials to discuss pressing issues such as the Rohingya crisis and climate change. 

Guterres also visited the Rohingya refugee camps, sharing an iftar meal with around 10 million refugees.

He participated in discussions with political leaders, youth, and civil society members on national and global challenges.

BDST: 1122 HRS, MAR 16, 2025
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