<p>The Bhasan Char Rohingya Relocation Program (BCRRP) launched in 2020 by the Government of Bangladesh aimed at mitigating the overcrowding issues in the Rohingya camps located in Cox’s Bazar. This study explores the design and planning aspects of the resettlement on Bhasan Char, which has been developed to accommodate over 100,000 Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals. This paper examines the shelter design and settlement planning of the BCRRP through a field-based qualitative study involving key informant interviews, focus group discussions, direct observation, and analysis of existing program data. A thematic analysis of the field data was conducted to identify key insights into user satisfaction, privacy, thermal comfort, and cultural appropriateness. Despite the substantial investment and detailed planning, the program presents both significant achievements and complex challenges. Findings highlight several strengths, including improved weather protection, and access to basic infrastructure. However, significant shortcomings were also identified. The barrack-style shelter design failed to accommodate cultural norms regarding privacy, particularly for women, and lacked adequate ventilation, thermal regulation, and functional internal layout. Communal kitchens and toilets were largely unused due to cultural norms, design flaws, and safety concerns. Overall, the program could not achieve outcomes that related to key international frameworks. The study also documents the adaptive strategies employed by residents, such as spatial reconfiguration, planting for privacy, and informal livelihood activities, to overcome these limitations. This case study contributes to the discourse on sustainable shelter and settlement planning in the context of forced displacement and highlights the broader implications for global resettlement initiatives.</p>