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Rehousing project: Bangladesh’s Rohingya

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Relocation and Reality: Rohingya Refugees on Bashanshah Island

This chapter explores the relocation of Rohingya refugees to Bashanshah Island, revealing the contrasts between the new settlement and overcrowded camps. It discusses the complexities of their new lives, including gratitude for refuge and fears of permanent separation from Myanmar, alongside concerns raised by NGOs about the island's isolation and flood risks.

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