Dhaka, March 15 -- Structural exclusion--such as restricted mobility, limited income opportunities and barriers to economic participation--has significantly increased security risks among Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh, according to a recent research study.

It also found that structural vulnerabilities not only limit refugees' economic prospects but also create psychological distress and weaken social cohesion with host communities, contributing to heightened security concerns.

The findings were presented at a session of a national seminar titled "From Vulnerability to Resilience: Assessing Security Risks and the Role of Livelihoods in Rohingya Camps," held at a city hotel on Sunday.

The seminar was organised by the Pe...