Bangladesh’s army was Wednesday ordered to take a bigger role in helping hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who have fled ethnic violence in Myanmar, by distributing relief aid and building shelters. Soldiers would mainly distribute relief and carry out rehabilitation, as well as ensuring order, Quader told AFP. “The army presence is especially needed on the spot to construct their shelters, which is a very tough task, and ensure sanitation,” he said. Previously troops had been tasked with transporting foreign relief supplies from Chittagong airport to Cox’s Bazar. Authorities have so far set up 12 relief centres and eight emergency kitchens for the Rohingya refugees.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 20, 2017 07:07 UTC