From asianews.it: Faced with the serious humanitarian crisis, Caritas Bangladesh has taken the initiative to help the Rohingya [News in PDF format] James Gomes, regional director for the Cox’s Bazaar area, told AsiaNews today: “We presented our aid distribution plan to the authorities and hopefully will get the permits by the end of the week. We will supply each family with 15kg of rice, 2kg of legumes, 1kg of salt and oil, as well as some home and cooking products. A total of 13,550 Rohingya will receive our assistance. “
16 September: Caritas Bangladesh, as a member of Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh (ADAB), participated in a human chain today protesting prosecution of Rohingyas in Myanmar in front of National Press Club. The slogan was বিশ্ববিবেকজাগ্রতহও, রোহিঙ্গানিপিড়নবন্ধেকন্ঠমিলাও/World conscience become awakened, let us raise voice to stop harassing Rohingya. Over 50 staff members from different Offices of Caritas took part in the event.
