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Bhasan Char
In 2017, nearly 1 million Myanmar Nationals fled to Bangladesh. Bangladesh government developed Bhasan Char for their temporary refuge.
Project Info :
PROJECT ROLE
Design & Built
Project COST
-
Location
Bangladesh
About project
Following the brutal atrocities faced at the hand of the Myanmar Military, nearly 1 million Myanmar Nationals fled to Bangladesh in 2017. The Bangladesh government stood by the oppressed and assured them of a temporary living space until their return to Myanmar. Thus, the island of Bhasan Char was chosen to be developed and provide a safe and transient accommodation for the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs). Since 2020, refugees have occupied the space, benefiting from the facilities and security offered on the island.
MDM Architects was appointed as onshore consultant, responsible for all infrastructure works i.e architectural, structural, civil works, electrical and plumbing design as well as the supervision of:
– 1,440 cluster houses.
– 120 shelter stations (withstand wind speeds up to 260 km/hr.
– whilst providing protection from flooding and surges).
– 1 Shelter Station modified as UN BUILDING.
– 1 Shelter Station modified as Gen Admin & RRRC BUILDING.
– 2 Shelters Station modified as LEA (Law Enforcement Agencies) BUILDING.
– 2 Shelters Station modified as SCHOOL.
– 3 Shelters Station modified as MOSQUE.
– 1 mosque in BN area.
– Light House.
– Security Houses 1, 2 & 3.
– Admin Buildings. – 2 Hospitals.
– 4 Community Clinic.
– Fire Station.
– Charging Station for Battery driven vehicle.
– Bio Gas plant including compost processing zone & waste bin.
– 2 Helipads.
– 2 Fuel Tank (Capacity 500MT).
– Solar Plant 1 MW. – Generator House 2MW.
– Solar Powered Street Light.
– Warehouses – for relief and material storage including Toilets & connecting road.
– Internal road network (HBB & RCC).
– Drainage Network.
– Storm Drainage.
– Perimeter fencing and Watch Towers.
– Semi Puca Bzaar.
– Playground.
– Graveyard.