More than 5 lakh Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh have been issued identity documents by the UNHCR.These bio-metric, fraud-proof cards are being issued jointly by Bangladeshi authorities and UNHCR to all verified refugees over the age of 12.
UNHCR’s Bio-metric Identity Management System (BIMS) captures bio-metric data, including fingerprints and iris scans, which secure each refugee’s distinctive identity as well as other important information such as family links.
These cards will help in establishing and safeguarding the right of Rohingya refugees to return to their homes in Myanmar.
According to UNHCR, Bangladesh has more than 9 lakh Rohingya refugees .Bangladesh claims to have 11 lakh Rohingya refugees in the country.