London: The UK is donating £11.6 million ($14.7 million) in humanitarian aid to communities in Bangladesh that have been impacted by natural disasters and Rohingya refugees.

The new financial package includes £2 million for water, sanitation, and hygiene services for 46,000 Rohingya refugees, £8 million for food for 546,100 refugees, and 5,700 refugees and host communities who will receive child protection services.

Additionally, £1.6 million will be used to provide humanitarian aid to Bangladeshi citizens in need over the course of the following two years, should disasters strike.

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During a visit to Cox's Bazar, Sarah Cooke, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, declared the UK's support.

Cooke stated that the UK "stands with Rohingya refugees and all communities impacted by disasters throughout Bangladesh.

"The UK thanks Bangladesh for continuing to host Rohingya refugees, and it remains committed to helping the government find a long-term solution to the Rohingya crisis," she continued.

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"During this time, we are delivering essential humanitarian services through this support, including £8 million in food assistance in response to the gravely alarming ration cuts in the camps earlier this year.

"This new support package will also assist Bangladeshi communities across the nation in coping with the effects of natural disasters, which can severely impair well-being and way of life. This builds on the impressive work already done in this area by the Bangladeshi government and the UK's long-standing assistance with disaster preparedness and response in Bangladesh.

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The UK has donated £362 million in humanitarian aid to Bangladeshi host communities and Rohingya refugees since 2017.