Status of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: 
A Comparative Study with Emphasis on Aspects of Women and Girls in Camps of Kutupalong, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Karin, Shahnam; Chowdhury, Md. Arif; Shamim, Ishrat

doi:10.4236/oalib.1105831

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“…The study areas are located in the Kutupalong camp of Ukhia Upazila of Cox's Bazar district in Chittagong, Bangladesh, highlighted in Figure 1 (Section 1.1). Kutupalong is one of the mega-camps, consisting of 22 camps and over 600,000 individuals [52]. After consultation with the Additional Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC), refugee Camp 2 East (2E), 2 West (2W), and Camp 4 Extension (4Ext) were chosen for this study.…”

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Drinking Water Security Challenges in Rohingya Refugee Camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

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About a million Rohingyas have fled due to the ethnic cleansing in Myanmar and sought refuge in Bangladesh. The refugees are located in temporary settlements on hilly areas of Cox’s Bazar with inadequate water and sanitation facilities, giving rise to diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea. This exploratory study reports drinking water security challenges in two Rohingya refugee camps within the larger camp network—Camp 2 and the recently-built Camp 4 Extension (Camp 4Ext)—to discover the key everyday issues refugees are facing related to drinking water. Both qualitative and quantitative methods have been applied to determining whether contamination is occurring during the collection, transportation, and storage of drinking water by comparing the water quality at the source with that in storage. The results show that Camp 4Ext is more suited for living in several respects compared with the other camps, attributable to significantly better planning during its construction: there is a lower prevalence of diseases, lower water collection times, higher standards of sanitation, and better access to water sources. This study’s outcomes will help camp authorities and the various agencies working there to provide sustainable water and sanitation interventions to improve the wellness of the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar. The outcomes will also provide useful information and strategic direction to the global scientific and development communities who are working in refugee camps in other parts of the world, to tackle water security challenges.

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“…Due to the usage of plastic sheets, tarpaulin, clay, brick and bamboo, they are often vulnerable to coastal disasters. On average, each refugee occupies a space of 9.5 square meters, while the normal dwelling area, according to Sphere, should be 30 square meters under camp conditions, excluding gardens (Karin, Chowdhury, & Shamim, 2020). The survey also found that women were disadvantaged in bathing and toilet services due to a lack of water, hygiene, privacy and male assault (Akhter & Kusakabe, 2014).…”

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“…UN agencies and NGOs have also established that Rohingya refugees are denied livelihood opportunities and forced to subsist in congested camps in Bangladesh (UNICEF, 2018). However, few studies identified the status of RRs living in Bangladesh and their specific challenges (Karin, Chowdhury, Hasnat, & Tarin, 2020; Karin, Chowdhury, & Shamim, 2020). For example, Khan et al.…”

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The challenges and coping of Rohingya refugees: a comparative study of registered and nonregistered Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Sultana

Saha

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PurposeThis research aims to determine to what degree registered and nonregistered Rohingyas differ in their difficulties and coping strategies.Design/methodology/approachKutupalong registered and one nonregistered camp (Camp 2E) were selected as the study area, and a mixed-methods approach was followed to collect the data. Six in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted first, and then the questionnaire survey was conducted on 315 Rohingyas, comprising 116 registered and 199 non-registered refugees.FindingsThe results indicate a substantial difference in the difficulties and coping techniques of registered and nonregistered refugees in food, residence, health and security. Except for the health and security issue, the registered Rohingyas (RRs) have a relatively better life than the nonregistered Rohingyas (NRRs). The main problem registered refugees undergo is economic, followed by health service, food, residence, social and security issue. For nonregistered refugees, economic and social issues receive maximum attention, while security is their last concern. The coping strategies show that all strategies against difficulties significantly differ between registered and nonregistered Rohingyas.Practical implicationsBased on their registration status, this research may assist humanitarian workers and policymakers in better understanding of Rohingya refugees' livelihood strategies and challenges in Bangladesh. The findings may also help practitioners and policymakers build new programs and services to assist complex and difficult refugee groups in improving their livelihoods and access to essential amenities.Originality/valuePrevious research shows little attention to the variations between registered and unregistered refugees. However, almost no studies have compared the challenges and coping methods of registered and unregistered Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and other regions. This research was meant to define and offer an in-depth analysis of the Rohingya refugees' livelihood strategies in the Kutupalong registered and nonregistered camp in Bangladesh to fill the knowledge gap.

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“…The refugees must live in fragile constructed shelters made of bamboo, brick, and mud, where extreme heat and a lack of ventilation make it extremely unsanitary and dangerous to stay. Women face discrimination in terms of bathing and toilet facilities, where many women face a lack of water and privacy issues, as well as violence from men in terms of livelihood conflicts (Karin et al, 2020). The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has assisted 3500 Rohingya women who have been sexually assaulted since late August 2017.…”

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Cultural Attitudes of Rohingya Men and Women on Reproductive Decision-Making

Akter,

Burhan,

Ahmad

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The main objective of this study is to assess the cultural attitudes of the Rohingya community, and the role of gender to define the responsibilities of Rohingya men and women in their Reproductive Decision Making. Qualitative research methods were applied where Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and in-depth interviews were conducted to collect data from participants. Gender segregated FGDs and KIIs with service provider representatives and in-depth interviews with Rohingya couples were facilitated given the cultural sensitivity of the community talking about reproductive health. Results revealed that early marriage is one of the major cultural practices in Rohingya society. There are different reasons behind girl's early marriage of Rohingya girls. Rohingya parents believe that having more daughters living at home is a burden, and the community uses harsh language and makes offensive comments to the families. Second, having a large family increases the family's strength to work in their own agriculture and protects them from neighbourhood conflicts. In addition, having a larger family would strengthen their community to fight the Burmese army. Finally, cultural attitudes of Rohingya men and women toward reproductive decision-making were discussed, emphasizing key factors and participants' perspectives.

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Status of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study with Emphasis on Aspects of Women and Girls in Camps of Kutupalong, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Cited by 7 publications

References 3 publications

Drinking Water Security Challenges in Rohingya Refugee Camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Drinking Water Security Challenges in Rohingya Refugee Camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

The challenges and coping of Rohingya refugees: a comparative study of registered and nonregistered Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Cultural Attitudes of Rohingya Men and Women on Reproductive Decision-Making

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