7/12/2026
Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of philanthropists in Qatar, continues to provide cooking gas support to Rohingya refugees living on Bhasan Char in Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing humanitarian relief efforts.
Through this latest intervention, approximately 4,810 individuals have benefited from the distribution of cooking gas cylinders, ensuring access to safe, efficient, and reliable cooking fuel. The initiative continues to improve the daily lives of refugee families by reducing their dependence on traditional firewood and other unsafe cooking methods.
For many refugee households, access to cooking fuel remains an essential daily need. Collecting firewood is often difficult, time-consuming, and can expose women and children to various safety and protection risks. By providing cooking gas cylinders, Qatar Charity seeks to promote safer cooking practices, improve health and well-being, reduce environmental pressure, and ease the daily burden on vulnerable refugee families.
Gratitude
Mabia Khatun, a refugee mother living on Bhasan Char, expressed her appreciation after receiving the support.
“Before receiving the gas cylinder, daily cooking was extremely difficult for my family. We often struggled to manage fuel for preparing meals,” she said. “Now cooking has become much easier, safer, and more convenient.”
Abdul Matlab, a 42-year-old refugee, also shared his experience.
“This support has brought great relief to our household. With cooking gas, we can prepare meals more quickly and live with greater comfort,” he said. “We sincerely thank Qatar Charity for supporting us.”
Rashida Begum, an elderly refugee woman, said the assistance has brought peace of mind.
“Having cooking gas has reduced many worries in my daily life. It allows us to cook safely and live with dignity,” she said.
Official Impressions
Government officials have praised Qatar Charity’s continued contribution to improving living conditions for refugees on Bhasan Char.
Md. Roney Alam Noor, Camp-in-Charge (CiC), Bhasan Char, expressed his appreciation to Qatar Charity for the smooth and well-organized LPG distribution, particularly highlighting the fair and needs-based selection of beneficiaries and the distribution’s visible positive impact.
He said, “Qatar Charity’s LPG support has made a significant difference in the lives of Rohingya families living on Bhasan Char. The distribution process was well-organized, transparent, and ensured that support reached those who needed it most.”
He added, “One of the most remarkable impacts of this intervention is that wood cutting on Bhasan Char has now stopped, contributing positively to environmental protection while ensuring safer and cleaner cooking for refugee families.”
Over the last three years, Qatar Charity’s cooking gas intervention has benefited approximately 200,000 people, demonstrating the organization’s long-term commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.