Rohingya Relocation to Bhasan Char: An Urban Planning Perspective

The Government of Bangladesh has undertaken the relocation of a segment of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) to Bhasan Char, a remote island, following necessary infrastructural developments. This article examines the sustainability of this relocation through the lens of urban planning. Although the island presents both opportunities and challenges, strategic planning, regular monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder collaboration can help ensure the program’s sustainability and improve the lives of the relocated community.