Reports

The critical role of communities in determining priorities for adapting to the impacts of climate change was emphasised during a National Consultation organised by BRAC and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) in Dhaka. The event was…

On 7 August, heavy rain triggered flash floods in South-eastern Bangladesh as major rivers flowed far above their danger levels, leaving many areas submerged in Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban and Feni, with 230,000 people isolated in…

Current Situation: Heavy rain triggered flash flood in the hilly district of Bandarban on 6 August 2023 afternoon as the Matamuhuri river flowed up to 13.79 meters which was 199 cm above its danger mark at Lama…

CONTEXT Bangladesh is one of the most climate-affected countries in the world, regularly exposed to recurrent natural hazards, including cyclones, floods, monsoon rains, and storm surges. Due to the country’s geographic location and low elevation, as well…

Red Cross Red Crescent Movement Partners in PMO, Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) has been implementing the PMO for the displaced people from Myanmar with the support of the IFRC, and nine in-country Red Cross…

This SLH Learning Brief is intended to provide inspiration to practitioners and WASH experts on how to adapt existing vulnerability assessment tools to integrate climate considerations. A sanitation-focused climate lens was added to existing ward vulnerability assessment…

Ready to learn, eager to learn: a youth-led market and wellbeing assessment in Rohingya camps Without access to quality, relevant education, or dignified work, Rohingya refugee youth face bleak and limited futures. Within the camp setting, they…

What happened, where and when? The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh has taken a worrisome turn, with a worrying increase in cases and fatalities this year. As of 18 July 2023, the country has already recorded 127 fatalities…

OVERVIEW ‘Hope away from home’ was this year’s theme for World Refugee Day, observed annually on 20 June. UNHCR and partners marked the occasion with live art, music, storytelling, poetry, games and more, exploring art’s power to…

PEOPLE REACHED 121,827 people (camp 98,817 and host communities-23,010) reached through essential and life-saving humanitarian assistance provided through PMO in May 2023. PMO’s current operational strategy is set to conclude in December 2024, recognizing the changing humanitarian landscape,…