Informes

Executive Summary The spread of COVID-19 and the related containment and risk mitigation measures have had a negative impact on children in Cox’s Bazar, both among the host and refugee communities. The overall reduction in humanitarian footprint…

For the past twenty years, June 20 has provided an occasion for the global community to recognize and honor the strength, struggles, and resilience of refugees. Now, World Refugee Day must be more than words. It…

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT Approximately 2,570 houses in Cox's Bazar were damaged by the storm triggered by Cyclone Yaas. The areas that were affected by the storm include Matarbari, Chowfaldandi, Kutubdia and Maheshkhali. Field-level work is going on to…

HIGHLIGHTS WHO has been supporting the Government of Bangladesh through the Civil Surgeon’s office to develop a protocol for COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) pilot testing in the Cox’s Bazar district. During the reporting period, 9…

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the disaster The severe cyclonic storm “YAAS” made landfall in West Bengal and Odisha coast in India on 26 May 2021 at a wind speed of 150 kmph. On the same day, late…

Sutarkhali Union is located on the south-west coastal side in Bangladesh which exposes it to constant climate hazards such as cyclones, tidal surges, riverbank erosion, salinity intrusion and more. Salinity intrusion particularly affect the community in…

Use of the TSWF– May 2021 Report Use of the Temporary Solid Waste Facility (TSWF) by authorities/humanitarian actors managing solid waste in Ukhia Upazila. Summary The Temporary Solid Waste Facility (TSWF) (sanitary landfill) has been constructed to dispose of…

IOM Bangladesh 2021 Appeal For the over 800,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, 2021 marks the fourth year since their mass displacement from Myanmar, preceded by decades of influxes spurned by systematic discrimination and targeted violence. IOM has launched…

HIGHLIGHTS Lockdown measures remained in place throughout May to curb transmission of COVID-19 across the country. UNHCR advocates for the continuation of critical protection activities in the camps. The 2021 Joint Response Plan was was launched by the…

HIGHLIGHTS In coordination with Civil Surgeon’s Office, WHO and Health Sector partners are working on the reactivation of stand-by SARI ITC beds to respond the increase trend of confirmed COVID-19 cases among the host community and the…