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Poor, overpopulated Bangladesh can't handle flood of Rohingya refugees
COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh — This resort town has one of the longest beaches in the world and is one of the biggest tourist attractions in this desperately poor country. Yet even this vital source of revenue is at risk.
Foreign and domestic vacationers are avoiding the area because more than 500,000 refugees fleeing persecution in neighboring Myanmar have set up temporary camp here.