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The first group of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh went to their respective homes after arriving in Bhasanchar in Noakhali yesterday. Photo: Kaler Kantho
The relocation of the Rohingya from Cox’s Bazar to Bhasanchar in Noakhali was practically questioned by the international community, especially the United Nations and some Western non-governmental organizations (NGOs). After many uncertainties and efforts, it was finally possible to bring 1,642 Rohingya to Bhasanchar on Friday afternoon. Two days before the transfer to Bhasanchar, several organizations, including the United Nations, questioned the process in a statement.
The foreign minister asked for clarification of the UN position on the Rohingya issue. The government also called on the international community to increase pressure on Myanmar without increasing pressure on Bangladesh. While the global community has been unable to play an effective role in resolving the Rohingya crisis, the Bangladeshi government has provided safe housing to approximately one lakh of Rohingya in Bhasanchar with its own funds to cope with environmental pressure and the increasing security risks at Cox’s Bazar. Despite this, foreign NGOs have opposed it on various pretexts. The government has firmly tackled this challenge and successfully completed the transfer of the first party.
The Rohingya were brought to Bhasanchar in six boats yesterday under strict security measures. They were taken to Chittagong by bus from Cox’s Bazar on Thursday night. The Rohingya said they came to Bhasanchar voluntarily hoping for a better life, knowing the opportunities. There was joy in his eyes, there was no concern. The Rohingya boarded three boats one by one at the Chittagong Boat Club area jetty yesterday morning. Most of them seemed animated. After boarding the boat with the family, they were issued a life jacket after sitting in the designated seat. For the first time in their lives, many Rohingya wearing life jackets were seen taking pictures with their mobile phones. Rohingya children in life jackets began to play the flute. Then there was a different environment on the ship. Without worries. Rather, the impression of hope in everyone’s eyes.
Mohammad Ismail, a Rohingya on the ship, told Kaler Kanth that he and his family fled to Cox’s Bazar three and a half years ago to escape the genocide in Myanmar. He has not yet been able to return to Myanmar because the return environment has not been created. Meanwhile, the situation in the Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar worsens by the day. So they have decided to leave Cox’s Bazar and go to Bhasanchar.
Maryland. Yunus, a Rohingya boatman, said they decided to go to Bhasanchar in the hope of a better life. They have been told that they will be given priority in repatriation to Myanmar or relocation to a third country.
The Rohingya were served breakfast before boarding. Sandwiches and apples were served as breakfast on the boat at 11am and biryani at noon.
Curious eyes on Bhasanchar
After arriving near Bhasanchar around 1.30 pm, the Rohingya began to look at his green address with curious eyes. At the time, nearly all the Rohingya on the ship were seen standing in their seats, staring at their new abode with prying eyes and talking.
Mohammad Yasin, a Rohingya, showed his eight-year-old daughter Bhasanchar and said that life in Cox’s Bazar in Bhasanchar would not be as difficult as in the Rohingya camp. He told Kaler Kantha that he will have the opportunity to live with his family with dignity; this is your hope.
After arriving in Bhasanchar, the Rohingya were greeted by representatives of 22 NGOs working there. One by one, the boats were loaded with Rohingya and their body temperature was monitored. Then they were sent to the cellar. After everyone gathered there, a Rohingya imam conducted a prayer service. In the prayers, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Bangladesh were asked to provide shelter and accommodation for the Rohingyas in Bhasanchar.
Commodore Abdullah Al Mamun Chowdhury, director of the Asrayan-3 project in Bhasanchar, told Kaler Kanth that after a long wait, the Rohingya began arriving in Bhasanchar. He is happy about this. He hopes the Rohingya will have a better environment in Bhasanchar than in Cox’s Bazar. He said cooked food would be served to the Rohingya for the next five to seven days. The distribution of 19 relief items will begin on Saturday. Then they will cook their own food like at the Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar.
The Additional Commissioner for Refugees, Relief and Repatriation, Mohammad Shamsuddoha, said 22 NGOs were working. They will work to meet the food and other needs of the Rohingya in the coming days.
Jasmine Prema, president of the non-governmental organization SCAS, told Kaler Kanth that 22 NGOs, including SCAS, are fully prepared to provide humanitarian assistance to the Rohingya in Bhasanchar.
Everyone has a house
After prayers at Ware House, the Rohingya head to their respective homes as determined by the Rohingya leaders. At this time you can appreciate the atmosphere of the festival. The Rohingya began to scream and to return home in lines. Rohingya children can be seen rejoicing in getting a house and bed in a paved building. The houses have electricity, which was not available at Cox’s Bazar.
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