Bangladesh transported more than 1,600 Rohingya refugees to a low-lying island in the first phase of a controversial planned relocation of 100,000 people. Dhaka plans to move 100,000 refugees to Bhashan Char, a silt island that critics say is prone to flooding and sits in the path of cyclones that often wreak havoc in the region. The island “has all modern amenities, year-round fresh water, a beautiful lake, proper infrastructure and enhanced facilities, ” the foreign ministry said. But it is unclear if the refugees will be able to leave if they wish to. I wish they would also bring my brother and his family to the island, ” he said.

Source: The Star December 06, 2020 00:56 UTC