Reports

DHAKA, January 24, 2023 — World Bank Managing Director for Operations Axel van Trotsenburg today concluded a 3-day visit to Bangladesh, reaffirming the World Bank’s strong support for Bangladesh to help achieve its vision of upper-middle…

Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo 03 December 2022: In Bujari village, North Kivu province, an IDP camp was looted overnight by unidentified armed men. Source: ACLED1 Rwanda 14 December 2022: In Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Dowa district, Central region, five…

Key Messages General inflation eased further in December to 8.71 percent (from 8.85 percent in November), mainly due to a reduction in food inflation to 7.91 percent. Non-food inflation also decreased slightly to 9.96 percent in this…

INTRODUCTION 1.1. Overview: It has been five years since Rohingya refugees fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh, however the humanitarian response still remains focused on meeting humanitarian needs. A number of humanitarian agencies are supporting them by providing their…

Hosne Begum was living in extreme poverty as her husband struggled to support their family of five in remote Bangladesh. Her husband, who was working as a day laborer, was the sole earning member of the…

The intended impact of the project is improved living conditions for women and girls in Rohingya refugee camps and host communities in Cox’s Bazar. Outcome Statement: Improved sexual and reproductive health, GBV survivor support and protection from…

HIGHLIGHTS Five Health Posts closed operations in five camps due to funding constraints. Despite these closures, the partners are advised to desist from re-establishing new facilities in those areas since no significant gaps are resulting from such…

WASH TECHNOLOGIES DURING DISASTER WATER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGIES Temporary Tubewell Context and Description Context Applicable during flood/disasters. Major Components No. 6 shallow handpump (Barrel, Plunger/Piston rod, plunger assembly, seat valve and handle) with baseplate Blind pipe/rising pipe (PVC and GI pipes) PVC strainer (screen) Sand trap Technology Description The…

With the support of UNHCR, recognized children's editorial house Light of Hope rolled-out the Book "Amar Bond hu Amena" (My Friend Amena) reaching over 1,000 students across 10 schools in Dhaka. The story aims to sensitize…

GENEVA (20 January 2023) - The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Felipe González Morales, will conduct an official visit to Bangladesh from 20 to 31 January 2023. The Special Rapporteur will assess migration…