Rohingya girl at Sadar Hospital caring for her dad.
Rohingya girl at Sadar Hospital caring for her dad.
Photo: Shahidul Alam/DRIK

After coming to inspect us, Nashida, a bright and lively 10-year-old, returned to her father’s side – his face clouded with pain.

Sadar Hospital in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh has a special ward for Rohingya refugees. Although their exodus from neighbouring Myanmar has made headlines recently, local people have seen the Rohingya people forced over the border for years. Along with health workers, the Bangladeshi government and NGOs they have helped to feed and shelter the refugees.