Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said the government will take journalists of foreign media and foreign envoys stationed in Dhaka to Bhasan Char to witness the facilities ensured for Rohingya refugees on the ground.
The minister said they noticed a negative and false campaign launched abroad against Rohingya relocation to Bhasan Char despite ensuring best efforts by the government for the relocation, reports UNB
“It’s a very stable place with far better facilities. It’s secure with adequate protective measures,” he said.
“Those who have already been shifted to Bhasan Char are very happy. We saw four Rohingya babies were born in Bhasan Char,” he told reporters at his office.
The foreign minister said no body was taken there giving money or bribe. “No way, we don’t have such practice.”
He said a number of countries officially and unofficially supported the government’s efforts to relocate Rohingyas to Bhasan Char. “So, things are improving. Hopefully others will understand.”
The numerous challenges associated with the temporary hosting of persecuted Rohingyas from Myanmar has compelled the government of Bangladesh to plan relocation of 100,000 Rohingyas to Bhasan Char, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Accordingly, 1642 Rohingyas were relocated to Bhashan Char on December 4, 2020. The second batch, comprising 1804 Rohingyas, was transferred from Cox’s Bazar to Bhasan Char on December 29, 2020.