Over 2,000 Rohingyas leave for Bhasan Char in 4th phase 

Rohingya Crisis

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15 February, 2021, 10:15 am
Last modified: 15 February, 2021, 11:43 am
Besides, another batch of Rohingya group numbering 1,000, will leave Cox’s Bazar today for Bhasan Char today
Another batch of Rohingya on way to Bhasan Char. Photo/TBS

Over 2,000 Rogingya people have left Chattogram for Noakhali's Bhasan Char today as a part of their relocation in the fourth phase.

Five vessels of Bangladesh Navy left the Chattogram Boat Club around 10:15 am on Monday carrying the Rohingyas, said Mohammad Shamsu Douza, the government's additional commissioner of refugee, relief and repatriation.

Earlier, they were transported by bus to first Chattogram from Ukhia Degree College premises of Cox's Bazar in several phases.

Besides, another batch of Rohingya group numbering 1,000, will leave Cox's Bazar today for Bhasan Char. 

In the fourth phase, a total of 4,000 Rohingyas are being relocated to Bhasan Char in two phases on Sunday and Monday respectively.

Several thousands of Rohingya were relocated to Bhasan Char on 4 and 28 December and later on 28 and 29 January.
 

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