Reports

HIGHLIGHTS The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team conducted an mhGAP training for health workers from Sadar Hospital, Ukhiya, Ramu and Moheskhali Upazila health complexes. Refurbishment work for Microbiology Room of Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and…

KEY FEATURES ♦ Cyclone Preparedness was in full swing. IOM responded to the threat of Cyclone Fani forming over the Bay of Bengal with cross-cutting preparedness programming including Tie-Down Kit distribution, shelter strengthening, awareness raising sessions and…

Who are we? The Energy and Environment Technical Working Group (EETWG) provides a platform for the identification of environmental priorities and solutions in Cox’s Bazar. Supported by the Bangladeshi government, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, the…

Executive Summary The Needs Assessment Working Group is mandated to inform the humanitarian community about the Cyclone “Fani” causing humanitarian impact and assess the needs of distressed people of Bangladesh. This report has attempted to capture an…

Highlights • The cyclonic storm Fani has dissipated after crossing Bangladesh with much less damages and impact than initially anticipated. • At the same time, 14 people were killed and 45 sustained injuries due to lightning, falling trees…

SITUATION OVERVIEW In support of the Government of Bangladesh, the humanitarian community in Cox’s Bazar has been engaging in preparedness for possible extreme weather affecting the Rohingya refugee camps and host communities, with Cyclone Fani focusing efforts…

Dhaka, May 8, 2019 — The government of Bangladesh today signed a $165 million grant financing agreement with the World Bank to provide basic services and build disaster and social resilience for the Rohingya who are…

911,359 Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar Since 24 April, Cox’s Bazar humanitarian community took action to prepare for the potential impacts of Cyclone Fani on refugee camps and local populations. A huge effort has been made, in…

This bulletin is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. No international assistance is requested at this stage by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and or…

5 May 2019: After crossing Bangladesh on Saturday without causing major damage, Cyclone “Fani” has dissipated. According to the Bangladesh Metrological Department’s latest weather situation update, issued on 5 May, squalls were now unlikely over the…