Duchess Sophie visits Rohingya camps in Ukhiya to see humanitarian operations
Kamal Uddin Joy, Ukhiya (Cox’s Bazar)
Duchess Sophie, a member of the British Royal Family, conducted a day-long visit to four Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday to inspect the living conditions of displaced refugees and review ongoing humanitarian programs, with a primary focus on women and child protection.
The Duchess visited Rohingya Camps 4, 5, 18, and 20 (Extension) from morning until afternoon, evaluating key initiatives related to education, healthcare services, food security, and general protection mechanisms for vulnerable populations.
During her tour, the Duchess visited a primary learning center operated by the Community Development Centre (CODEC) in Camp 18, where she interacted directly with refugee students and inquired about their educational curricula and facilities.
Strict security measures were implemented across all visited locations prior to her arrival. Commander of the 14 Armed Police Battalion (APBn) Siraj Amin confirmed that APBn personnel provided comprehensive internal security within the camp blocks, while district police officers maintained perimeter security outside to ensure a smooth and peaceful visit.
