Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh are using traditional ballads, known as "Tarana Geet," as a means of protest against their statelessness and the ongoing torture they face. These ballads, which have long been used to convey personal and religious tragedies, have become a prominent feature in Rohingya protest rallies. The songs evoke a yearning for their lost home and express the stresses of camp life. The Rohingya Cultural Memory Center is working to preserve these ballads, but more needs to be done to document and protect the musical treasures of the Rohingya people.

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