UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, on Wednesday cleared its position regarding protection and assistance towards Rohingyas both in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, saying that they will continue to be present in various places around the country indicating the inclusion of Bhasan Char. “The government has made a very important investment in Bhasan Char. Bhasan Char is a much better (place than Cox’s Bazar camps),” Raouf Mazou, UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, told reporters after their meeting with Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen here. Read:UNHCR seeks vaccinations for refugees in Asia, including Rohingyas He said they are with the government of Bangladesh and they always work with the government. “We’re present in Cox’s Bazar. We’ll continue to be present in various places around the country and will work with the government to ensure assistance to refugees.” Raouf said anybody may feel isolated in Bhasan Char but they must have economic activities apart from education and healthcare facilities. Gillian Triggs, the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, said they are here to work and support the government in ensuring the protection of these Rohingyas. Read:Fully cooperating with ICJ to “ensure justice” for Rohingyas: NUG

Back from Bhasan Char 

Rohingya cyclists have been delivering lifesaving information about Covid-19 among the Rohingya population in different settlements in Cox’s Bazar under the supervision of  International Organization for Migration (IOM).