Bangladesh Admits Bhasan Char Project Has Failed
Bhasan Char was sold as a “Beacon of Hope.” Now even the government concedes it is a failed project. This piece shows why failure was inevitable from the start.
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Boat sinks en route from Bhasan Char to Noakhali
A boat carrying 39 people from Bhasan Char to Noakhali sank on 31 May. Passengers included Rohingya patients, police, and civilians. 20 have been recovered; their condition remains unconfirmed. 19 are still missing. Search and rescue efforts continue.