Rohingya Orphans: 14,740 and counting

A total of 14,740 orphan Rohingya children have been identified since September 20 when the process started in the settlements in Ukhia and Teknaf.

The Department of Social Service has been identifying and registering of orphans. Rohingya children who have lost one or both parents are being listed.

Pritom Kumar Chowdhury , assistant director of social service department in Cox's Bazar, who is coordinating the process, said the number of orphan Rohingya children could be almost 20,000.

The orphans will be provided with identity cards and given additional support and assistance.

The social service department also sought 200 acres of land within the 3,000 acres proposed for Rohingyas settlements to build an orphanage.