Informes

Just two weeks ago, on May 26, 2024, Cyclone Remal made landfall in Bangladesh, remaining on land for approximately 48 hours. The cyclone spanned an area of 400 square kilometers and caused storm surges 8 to…

SITUATION OVERVIEW On Saturday (1 June 2024), a fire swept through Camp 13 in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, at around 12.42pm local time, only 8 days after a fire caused significant damage to the same camp. According to…

ROHINGYA CULTURE, TRADITIONS TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN BANGKOK EXHIBITION In February, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) held the Rohingya Cultural Memory Centre (RCMC) exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand, showcasing the richness of the Rohingya culture and traditions…

Dhaka, June 6, 2024: Kate Forbes, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has pledged continued humanitarian support to Bangladesh amidst global crises. During her maiden visit, Forbes highlighted the…

South Asia is currently experiencing an extreme heat wave, with temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius in some parts of the region. As a climate hotspot, children in South Asia, particularly those from marginalized communities and…

CONTEXT • Bangladesh experiences recurrent natural disasters— including cyclones, floods, and monsoon rains— exposing acutely vulnerable populations to annual climatic shocks resulting in crop and infrastructure damage, displacement, and loss of livelihoods, according to the UN. The…

Cologne/Dhaka. After Cyclone Remal caused severe devastation in the border region between India and Bangladesh around a week ago, Malteser International launched an emergency aid program by providing €100,000. Together with local partner organizations, houses, latrines…

SITUATION OVERVIEW The severe cyclonic storm Remal made landfall near the Mongla and Khepupara coasts in Bangladesh and West Bengal of India around 8:00 pm local time on 26 May 2024. The highest recorded wind speed was…

The EU has released €1.2 million in humanitarian aid to respond to the impact of tropical cyclone Remal in Bangladesh and India. The cyclone has particularly hit communities in Bangladesh, mainly those in the South-West of the…

Highlights • Cyclone Remal made its landfall in Patuakhali district, Bangladesh, on 26 May 2024 with a maximum wind speed of 111 km/h. The storm surge, accompanied by extremely heavy rainfall, caused flooding of 5-8 feet and…