2 foreign NGOs banned in Rohingya camps

The operation of two foreign NGOs have been declared banned for providing alleged provocation against Rohingya repatriation.

Following the ban, the two Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) will not be allowed to run their activities in the country. The NGOs are- Al-Markazul islam and ADRA.

NGO bureau sent letter to Cox’s Bazar district administration on Wednesday in this regard.

Cox’s Bazar additional deputy commissioner (revenue) Md Ashraful Ashraf confirmed the matter.

Earlier, on August 22, the parliamentary standing committee on the foreign ministry recommended identification of the NGOs that were allegedly impeding the repatriation as a second bid to start the process halted due to the refugees’ refusal to go back. On August 25, Rohingyas organized a huge rally without any approval of administration