Mukti Cox's Bazar holds peace & security campaign at Camp-12

On 25 September 2025, a campaign to promote peace and security was held at the Darbar Hall of Camp-12 under the “DFAT AHP Bangladesh Rohingya Response Phase IV Inclusive” project implemented by Mukti Cox's Bazar with technical assistance from Oxfam in Bangladesh and funding from Australian Aid.

The event, facilitated by the Project Manager Mr. Md. Foysal Bari, was presided over by the Camp-in-Charge (CIC) of Camp-12 Mr. Md. Minhajul Islam. The Deputy Chief Executive of Mukti Cox's Bazar, Mr. Syed Lutful Kabir Chowdhury, was present as the Chief Guest and the Coordinator-Protection of Oxfam in Bangladesh Hafizur Rahman and the Senior Government Liaison Officer of Oxfam in Bangladesh Md. Raju Ahmed appeared as the Special Guests. The Majhi, imams, youth, students and teachers of Camp-12, host community leaders, representatives of law enforcement agencies and representatives of humanitarian organizations too participated in the event.

In his speech, the Camp In-Charge said, "Establishing peace and security is not only the responsibility of law enforcement and development partners working in the camp, but it is everyone's responsibility. Through the cooperation and awareness of people living in the camp, we want Camp-12 to be a shining example of peaceful coexistence. The doors of my office are open to all; I will try my best to provide you with any service."

The Chief Guest Syed Lutful Kabir Chowdhury said in his speech, "Mukti Cox's Bazar has been working in Cox's Bazar district since 1991. In continuation of that, Mukti is always trying to improve the quality of life of the local people as well as those living in the camps. To ensure peace and security, women, youth and community leaders must play an active role. We want everyone to respect each other and cooperate in maintaining law and order."

Speaking as a Special Guest, Coordinator-Protection (Oxfam in Bangladesh) Hafizur Rahman said, "Peace and security are the fundamental rights of all people in the camp. Therefore, ensuring the safety of women and girls is very important. Our project is mainly working to create peaceful coexistence through inclusive development."

The participants, while giving their opinions, said that it is important to maintain cordial relations between the camp and the host community. To ensure peace and security, both sides have to respect each other. At the same time, they said that law enforcement agencies and NGOs should work more closely. Only then will it be possible to solve the problems inside the camp. It is important to revive religious and social values to keep the youth away from drugs and violence. 

At the end of the program, the president thanked everyone and said, "This effort to establish peace and security must continue. If we all are united, Camp-12 will be an ideal camp for safety, and peaceful coexistence." 

The program was also attended by journalists, Project Officer of Oxfam in Bangladesh Saidul Haque Shuvo, and Project Coordinator of Mukti Cox's Bazar Amdadul Haque Khokon, along with other project staff.