Fire in Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh Leaves Thousands Homeless

Nearly 7,000 Displaced and Over 1,000 Shelters Destroyed in Suspected Arson

A fire in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh has left nearly 7,000 people homeless and destroyed about 1,040 shelters, along with several other facilities like learning centres, mosques, and healthcare centres.
The fire broke out around midnight and was brought under control after about three hours. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but there is suspicion of arson.
Bangladesh is home to nearly a million Rohingya refugees, most of whom fled a military crackdown in Myanmar in 2017. Fires and violence are common in the camps.
Conditions in Myanmar have worsened since a military takeover in 2021, and attempts to repatriate the refugees have failed. Bangladesh's Prime Minister has stated that the refugees will not be sent back by force.
The United Nations and other agencies are providing support to those affected by the fire, including food and temporary shelters.