Bhashan Char rose up in the Bay of Bengal around 25 years ago. It also stated that 16,111 acres of mangrove trees have been planted in Bhashan Char between 2000 and last year. Responding to the query, UNO Rezaul Karim said: “We are aware that erosion is a continuous phenomenon in Bhashan Char. According to the local administration, Bhashan Char is 8km long and 4km wide. To make Bhashan Char habitable, several essential infrastructure such as embankments, roads, cyclone shelters, educational institutions, fresh water sources and police camps must be built there.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 19, 2017 18:56 UTC