The announcement comes just days after Bangladesh signed an agreement with Myanmar to repatriate the Rohingya refugees languishing in overburdened camps along its border. Also Read- Bhasan Char: A case of mistaken identityThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave the green light to the planned redevelopment of Bhasan Char – a project that has attracted fierce criticism since it was first proposed in 2015. “The navy has been given the task in an effort to expedite the (project) work.”Also Read- Is Bhasan Char off the table? Also Read- How habitable is Bhasan Char? Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali in September appealed for international assistance to transport the Rohingyas to the island.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 28, 2017 12:50 UTC