Reports

Key Messages ▪ The general inflation fell to a seven-month low at 9.49 percent in November 2023 after reaching a record highest previous month. Monthly food inflation declined by 14 percent, and that of non-food fell by…

FIGHTING INEQUALITY FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE The theme of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR)–2023 was- ‘Fighting inequality for a resilient future’ aligns with the Sendai Framework, the international agreement to prevent and reduce losses of…

Proceeding Summary The Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, one of the largest refugee camp settlements in the world, is currently hosting more than 950,000 displaced people from Rakhine state of Myanmar. Considering the adjacent host communities,…

OVERVIEW Life often used to come to a near standstill after sunset for the great majority of Bangladeshis living in the countryside. Traditional energy solutions, predominantly based on fossil fuels and biomass strained the environment. The Second…

By Jo Becker, Advocacy Director, Children's Rights Division Despite a Difficult Year, Children’s Rights Made Progress Grim stories of conflict, abuse, and deprivation seem to confront us every day. That’s why at year’s end we like to highlight…

In Numbers 1,045 mt of food distributed 9.63 million cash-based transfers made US$90.36 million net funding requirements under the Country Strategic Plan (December 2023 – May 2024) 1.05 million people assisted Operational Updates • From January 2024, WFP will be…

With technological advancements breathing new life into the health and medical sectors, Bangladesh has witnessed a substantial decrease in maternal mortality rates. This change is palpable in the improved prenatal care and child nutrition, hallmarks of…

DAVID BREWSTER Extra aid is welcome. The next task is to build Bangladesh’s capabilities. Foreign Minister Penny Wong pledged additional assistance to Rohingya refugees this week, an important step in alleviating some push factors that are driving many…

I. Purpose and Roles The Inter-cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) in Bangladesh serves as a collaborative platform. Comprising various clusters and working groups, its mission is to enhance nationally led initiatives in the fields of risk reduction, preparedness,…

By Sonja Fransen, Alexander Hunns, Tarek Jaber and Teresa Janz Abstract Forcibly displaced people are at the forefront of climate emergencies worldwide. This article presents a scoping review of the growing literature on climate risks for displaced populations,…