US to help restore environ after Rohingya influx: Miller

COX'S BAZAR, Dec 04 (UNB): US Ambassador in Bangladesh Earl R Miller on Tuesday assured Bangladesh of continuing his country's support to address the losses Bangladesh incurred on environmental front due to the presence of huge number of Rohingyas in the coastal district, reports UNB.

The newly appointed US Ambassador, who presented his credentials to President Md Abdul Hamid on November 29, also laid emphasis on creating conditions for the safe and voluntary return of Rohingyas in a dignified manner with their basic rights in place.

Ambassador Miller made the remarks while talking to reporters after visiting Rohingya camp in the Balukhali area of Ukhia upazila.

He said the US government will continue to support both the Rohingyas and the host communities.

The US envoy arrived here on Tuesday morning on a three-day visit. In the afternoon, he visited Rohingyas living on zero line near Bandarban and talked to Rohingya leaders there.