Crown Princess of Denmark Mary Elizabeth visits Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar

Crown Princess of Denmark Mary Elizabeth on Tuesday visited the largest refugee camp in the world, Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar. 

The princess, who is on a three-day visit to Bangladesh, met with the Rohingya and host communities on camps no 5, 6, and 8 at the district’s Ukhiya upazila. 

Later, Princess Mary inspected soil erosion control and environmental restoration activities conducted by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). She also planted trees near camp 5.

Several government officials and the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commission accompanied her during the visit.

Crown Princess of Denmark Mary Elizabeth talks to Rohingya community during her visit to Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Dhaka Tribune

The princess exchanged views about Bangladesh's humanitarian efforts toward the Rohingya community during the meeting.

The Danish princess later walked through the camps and visited the communities’ homes. She stopped by and talked to the Rohingyas about their lives on the island.

She arrived at Cox's Bazar on Monday afternoon on a private plane. 

Crown Princess of Denmark Mary Elizabeth along with other officials pose for a photo during her visit to Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Dhaka Tribune

On Wednesday morning, the princess will fly out from Cox's Bazar for Satkhira to visit Kultoli village to meet climate-vulnerable community members.

She is also scheduled to visit the multipurpose cyclone shelter at the nearby community, its management committee, and its functionality during cyclone

She is scheduled to leave Dhaka for Istanbul on Wednesday night.