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According to a Health Ministry's report for the year 1930-31, about 40,000 Bengali coolies came
into the land of Rakhaing and some of them did not return to their homes. The British authori…
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2K views6 pagesBackground of Rohingya Problem
According to a Health Ministry's report for the year 1930-31, about 40,000 Bengali coolies came into the land of Rakhaing and some of them did not return to their homes. The British authorities, being aware of the potential problems between the Rakhaing and the Bengali Muslims, formed a special Investigation Commission in 1939 to study the issue of Muslim immigration into land of Rakhaing with Commissioner (Mr. James Ester) as Chairman and U Tin Htut and Yangon (Rangoon) University Professor Desai as members. The Commission showed its concern and suggested to restrict the immigration of Bengalis to the extent necessary for cultivation. Their suggestion however did not materialize due to the outbreak of the Second World War.
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2K views6 pagesBackground of Rohingya Problem
According to a Health Ministry's report for the year 1930-31, about 40,000 Bengali coolies came
into the land of Rakhaing and some of them did not return to their homes. The British authori…
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