13 Rohingyas found in Satkhira

Police rescued 13 Rohingya people, who entered Bangladesh fleeing persecution in Rakhine State of Myanmar, from the bus stand area of Kalaroa upazila headquarters in Satkhira yesterday afternoon, reports UNB. Following information, a police team, led by sub-inspector Amit Kumar, went to the spot around 1pm and found the Myanmar citizens, including eight women and children, roaming purposelessly, said Biplab Kumar Nath, officer-in-charge of Kalaroa Police Station.

The rescued Rohingyas informed police that they fled Myanmar in their bid to go to Ukhia refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, he said.

The OC also said the Rohingya people were kept at the office of Police Super Altaf Hossain and they will be sent to Cox's Bazar today.

 

13 Rohingyas found in Satkhira

Police rescued 13 Rohingya people, who entered Bangladesh fleeing persecution in Rakhine State of Myanmar, from the bus stand area of Kalaroa upazila headquarters in Satkhira yesterday afternoon, reports UNB. Following information, a police team, led by sub-inspector Amit Kumar, went to the spot around 1pm and found the Myanmar citizens, including eight women and children, roaming purposelessly, said Biplab Kumar Nath, officer-in-charge of Kalaroa Police Station. The rescued Rohingyas informed police that they fled Myanmar in their bid to go to Ukhia refugee camp in Coxs Bazar, he said. The OC also said the Rohingya people were kept at the office of Police Super Altaf Hossain and they will be sent to Coxs Bazar today.