findings i: movement restrictions in bangladesh 27 is cooler. But, we cannot come out of our houses at night because of the curfew in place.” 48 Respondents reported that people who are caught outside of their shelters after curfew can face severe repercussions from the APBn including beatings, fines, detention, and confiscation of their goods or personal items. The inability to stay the night in other shelters was reported as being particularly disruptive to Rohingya family and community life. If family members live far from each other, the curfew restrictions can entirely preclude them from being able to visit their family members. This can be particularly difficult when there are urgent family matters to attend to, such as health problems, funerals, or other emergencies. “A person from one household can’t visit another household,” said Rashida, a 20-yearold Rohingya woman. “One of my brothers lives in Camp 11, and according to police rules, someone from one camp can’t stay in another camp. It is very bad that my brother can’t visit me.” 49 Policies: Restrictions on Assembly In addition to the curfew, many respondents reported “If we sit together, it means we are breaking the rules. . . Discussing our repatriation and our country also means we are breaking the rules.” restrictions barring them from assembling in groups. 50Rohingya reported restrictions on organising or participating in large events such as weddings, religious celebrations, or even commemorative days such as World Refugee Day or the annual commemoration of the genocide perpetrated against Rohingya in Myanmar. Aside from these larger events, Rohingya reported not being able to meet even informally with small groups of friends to have tea or play sports. “These security forces punish people who break camp rules,” said Farina, a 40-year-old Rohingya woman. “If we sit together, it means we are breaking the rules. . . Discussing our repatriation and our country also means we are breaking the rules.” 51 Policies: Vehicle Ban in Camps Another restriction recently implemented is the prohibition against Rohingya use of vehicles as a means of transport within the camps. This policy has had impacts on travel, transportation of goods, and access to emergency medical services, particularly for those with mobility difficulties. “They say that Rohingya people cannot use vehicles in the camp,” said Hassan, a 32-year-old Rohingya man, “so, we are forced to get out of the vehicles and walk wherever we need to go. Only the drivers, who give money to [the police] for permission can drive small vehicles in the camp. Others who cannot pay the bribe are not allowed.” 52 48 49 50 51 52 Interview C25F Interview C11F Since the Covid-19 global outbreak, Bangladeshi authorities have increased restrictions on freedom of assembly. John Quinley wrote in the Financial Times, “Rohingya refugees worry that Bangladesh’s Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings could continue even after the pandemic. It is a well-founded fear. Bangladeshi authorities do not have a solid record on ensuring Rohingya rights to freedom of expression and assembly. On August 25, 2019, Rohingya massed to remember the two-year anniversary of the Myanmar military’s violence. It was the largest Rohingya-led demonstration ever, and it was wholly peaceful. . . [I]n response the authorities temporarily shut down the office of a prominent Rohingya-led human rights group, as punishment for its role in arranging the event.” Financial Times. Rohingya Cry for Justice Deserves to be Heard. 2019. Interview C15F Interview C03M