As part of a move to protect growing forests around the Island and reduce the refuges’ reliance on firewood, Qatar Charity (QC) has recently supplied cooking gas cylinders to Rohingya refugees on Bhasanchar Island. The QC initiative coming as part of its relief project benefits approximately 22,800 individuals, enhancing their living conditions and ensuring access to a safe and reliable cooking fuel source. This project also aims to enhance the quality of life for Rohingya refugees by promoting safe cooking practices. Many refugees previously relied on firewood, which not only posed safety risks but was also difficult to collect and harmful to the environment. Samiya, a refugee mother of three, expressed her gratitude for the cooking gas cylinder. "Before receiving this assistance, cooking was a struggle. We had to collect firewood, which was not only dangerous but also time-consuming," she said.  "Now, I can prepare meals quickly and safely for my children. This support has greatly improved our daily lives," she added. Samiya expressed regret over the deforestation and destruction of the island’s forests, acknowledging that they had no other choice to secure food. "Now, we don’t have to damage the forest anymore. I hope this project continues for as long as we remain here," she remarked. Hossain Ahmed, a 39-year-old refugee, expressed his appreciation for the positive impact of cooking gas. "Having cooking gas allows us to prepare a variety of meals, which brings joy to our daily routine," he remarked. "This assistance from Qatar Charity means a lot to us; it gives us hope and helps us feel more settled in our new environment."

Qatar Charity (QC), an international charity organisation, implemented 1,391 development, humanitarian and social welfare projects in Bangladesh, benefitting 342,603 people in 2023. The charity implemented these projects in parts of the country giving priority to vulnerable communities and justifying their actual necessities. Maiden session of 12th Jatiya Sangshad set for January 30 It also provided humanitarian support throughout the year to the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char Island, said a press release on Monday. Among the projects, in the field of water and sanitation, in 2023, the agency implemented 1,282 projects to install deep tube wells, solar-driven water pumps, and technology-based water purifiers, and 101 projects were implemented in the field of education, economic empowerment and development across the country. WHO launches appeal for US$1.5 billion for key emergencies in 2024 The organisation implemented 2 seasonal relief projects--Ramadan and Qurbani—for needy families, including orphans, widows, and refugees which benefitted 103,970. As a humanitarian response, the QC provided food and non-food relief aid for the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasanchar, benefitting more than 150,000. Cabinet approves President’s speech to commence 12th Jatiya Sangshad Apart from these, the QC sponsored 4668 orphans under its social welfare programme, aiming to impart education and fulfil their basic needs.