The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has been concerned to provide shelter for more than 113,000 newly arrived Rohingya refugees who have fled Myanmar’s escalating armed conflict between the junta government and rebels since November 2023, that is requested to Bangladeshi authorities and officially said on 28, April 2025.
The majority over 1.3 million Rohingya initially arrived following a 2017 military crackdown by Myanmar’s armed forces. The UNHCR wrote to the office of Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) last week to arrange housing for the newly arrived around 113,000 Rohingya.
RRRC Commissioner Mohammed Mizanur Rahman confirmed to Anadolu Agency that the new arrivals are currently staying in makeshift tents, learning centers, and mosques within the camps, as there is no space to construct new housing.
According to the Daily Samakal, the newly arrived Rohingya are members of 29,607 families. Last week alone, 1,448 families crossed the border, along with 5,930 people traveling separately. Most are entering Bangladesh from Myanmar’s Rakhine State via the Naf River or through mountain passes.
The armed conflict between Myanmar’s junta government and the ethnic armed group Arakan Army has intensified in recent months, prompting thousands of Rohingya civilians to flee.
The UNHCR has requested that all new arrivals be provided with shelter, but the Bangladeshi government has not yet responded.
RRRC officials have expressed concern that expanding shelter capacity could complicate future repatriation efforts, potentially encouraging more people to cross the border.
Reports of Sexual Violence
Additionally, the deteriorating conditions inside Bangladesh’s refugee camps were further underscored by a disturbing incident on 28th, April 2025, the reported rape of a four year old Rohingya girl Rajiya Sultana in the Nayapara RC.
The refugee camps are facing internal security challenges. This heartbreaking news shattered residents and they expressed outrage and fear, demanding swift justice and increased protection for children and women within the camps.
This incident is a reminder for all because the camps are not just overcrowded and law enforcement agencies are investigating the case, but many in the camp remain skeptical about whether justice will be sustainable.
This information argues that as new arrivals continue and safety within camps deteriorates, the call for sustainable solutions including adequate shelter, protection, and long-term planning grows louder. For broader global context and current updates, visit UN News – Rohingya Crisis Updates.
