2022
DOI: 10.3390/su14106374
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Sustainable Livelihood for Displaced Rohingyas and Their Resilience at Bhashan Char in Bangladesh

Abstract: The livelihood sustainability of the Rohingya refugees relocated in Bhashan Char, Bangladesh, has been questioned by various international stakeholders due to the remoteness and perceived vulnerabilities of the island. The Bangladesh government, a few international organizations, and some non-government organizations are working on developing livelihood opportunities in there. But there is scarce study about the livelihood opportunities and challenges of the Rohingyas living there. This study explores the vuln… Show more

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“…Otherwise, the social distance between these two communities is likely to be increased, which is not good for their peaceful coexistence. Moreover, the GoB's strategy to relocate part of the Rohingya to a remote island to hope for better livelihood opportunities will increase the living standard of the Rohingya (Islam et al, 2022). However, this may not contribute positively to ensuring a cohesive relationship between the host and refugee as it will only create distance between these two communities.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Otherwise, the social distance between these two communities is likely to be increased, which is not good for their peaceful coexistence. Moreover, the GoB's strategy to relocate part of the Rohingya to a remote island to hope for better livelihood opportunities will increase the living standard of the Rohingya (Islam et al, 2022). However, this may not contribute positively to ensuring a cohesive relationship between the host and refugee as it will only create distance between these two communities.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For these efforts to materialize however, a substantial financial resource is required. Since most refugees are hosted in countries with limited financial resources such as those in Africa, Afghanistan, Bangladesh (Islam et al, 2022; P. 9-12), among others, the distribution of such resources by projects funders, the UNHCR, and other states become a challenge. Although this maybe the case, the desire to see that sustainable livelihood -one that supports self-reliance, viable repatriation (in instances where it is applicable), stimulation of local economies and uplifting human dignity among refugees is achieved, remain paramount.…”
Section: The War and Sustainable Refugee Livelihoodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The newly built refugee buildings finished in 2020 are shown in Fig. 7 which are made of traditional bricks and concrete [17]. Fig.…”
Section: Application Of Plastic Bottle Bricks In Refugee Campsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…6 Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh Cox's Bazar [16] Fig. 7 A view of the newly built refugee camps in Bhasan Char [17] However, a more sustainable solution may be employed in the future if more refugees need to be resettled. Since the management of plastic waste is less efficient than that in other industrialized nations, there are currently a lot of plastic waste around the area.…”
Section: Application Of Plastic Bottle Bricks In Refugee Campsmentioning
confidence: 99%