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BSS-12
ROHINGYA-REGISTRATION
8, 44,227 Rohingyas registered so far
DHAKA, Dec 15, 2017 (BSS) – A total of 8, 44,227 Rohingyas have
undergone biometric registration till December 14, an official release said
here.
The registration work is being carried out in 12 makeshift camps in
Ukhia and Teknaf by the Department of Immigration and Passports since
September 11, the release added.
The Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) has been given the
responsibility of supervising the project, Border Guard Bangladesh is giving
assistance in the process, while Tiger IT Bangladesh Limited is providing
technical assistance.
Of the total Rohingyas registered, 36,373 orphans have been identified.
Of them 17,395 were boys and 18,978 were girls.
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