A tear drop story of “Historical Bolibazar Market”

 A tear drop story of “Historical Bawli Bazar Market” 

_______________________________________

In 26 September 2017, Bawli Bazar Market was looted and demolished into ashs by Rakhine extremists and Burma authorities alliance group. The market is situated 24 miles from Maungdaw town, Ex-town Bawli Bazar, Maungdaw North, Arakan. This a second life-blood market of Maungdaw Township after Maungdaw Market. Around 600 shops and stores are there. 98% of shops are owned by Rohingya. Estimated 5 billion kyats was lost pure property of Rohingya.

This is a very old market since British rule. It was founded by Nur Meer Nisa, a daughter of Dewan Fateh Ali Bawli. Still today, it is owned by Bawli tribe.

This market has been faced destroying three times. First in 1990, by a mis-care fire burn down nearly the whole market.

Second in October 30, 2013, forced burnt down again by Rakhine extremists. Over 100 shops were burnt into ashes.

Third, in 2017, the whole market was looted and destroyed by Rakhine extremists and Burma authorities alliance group.

Credit: #Saaluu_Atouq

Pic: #Bolibazar_Market Sky View Google Earth

Photo