The story of Rohingya refugees alongside that of BRAC in providing them healthcare and education should be disseminated around the world, said Brac University (BracU) President and Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Vincent Chang recently.
BracU will try to delve deeper into core issue centring the Rohingyas from an academic standpoint incorporating the work being done by BRAC, he said.
Professor Vincent expressed his views following a visit to Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on 23 March marking the observation of BRAC Day. The day is observed on 21 March marking the start of the non-government organisation’s journey in 1972.
Over a million Rohingyas have taken refuge in the camps following a Myanmar military crackdown in Rakhine state in August 2017, coming at the heels of attacks by rebel groups seeking autonomy of the region.
Rakhine is a strategically placed property facilitating networks of transportation, especially against the backdrop of the country opening up to market forces and foreign investors in 2012.
Professor Vincent expressed his admiration of BRAC’s operations centring the Rohingya refugees, especially in providing education and healthcare. The educationalist also informed BRAC officials of his plans regarding the university.
