Earlier, ships of the Bangladesh Navy carrying the Rohingyas left the Chittagong Boat Club jetty in the port city's Patenga area around 10am, said National Security Intelligence (NSI) officials. The Rohingyas, who have volunteered to be relocated to Bhashan Char developed by the Bangladesh Navy at a cost of Tk3,100 crore, were brought to Chittagong from Ukhiya in Cox's Bazar on Sunday. In the third phase, more than 3,200 Rohingyas were relocated to Bhashan Char in two days - January 29 and 30. Ships of Bangladesh Navy carry Rohingya people to Bhashan Char in Noakhali on Saturday, December 30, 2020 | Dhaka TribuneIn the first two phases – December 4 and 29 – some 3,446 Rohingyas were relocated to the Noakhali island. Buoyed by the success of the first, second, and third relocation, the government is continuing its effort to relocate some 100,000 Rohingyas to Bhashan Char in phases to provide them with a better living place.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 15, 2021 04:11 UTC