Informes

UNICEF calls for US$2.5 million in funding for emergency supplies and services DHAKA, 20 June 2022 – Four million people, including 1.6 million children, stranded by flash floods in north-eastern Bangladesh are in urgent need of help.…

On the anniversary of UNICEF’s first delivery to country, Bangladesh is the number one recipient of COVID-19 vaccines under COVAX DHAKA, 31 May 2022 – In one year, UNICEF has delivered over 190 million doses of COVID-19…

After the initial incident verification has been done by site management volunteers, Shelter Focal Points carry out rapid damage verification (RDV) using the checklist below to technically assess shelter damage. Emergency assistance material packages are then…

Severe floods in the Sylhet division of Bangladesh have affected over six million people. The Norwegian Refugee Council calls for urgent support to the communities living at the forefront of the climate crisis. “Almost 80 per cent…

This year, the theme of World Refugee Day is “Whoever. Wherever. Whenever. Everyone has the right to seek safety.” The theme could not be more relevant in the context of Bangladesh, which has served as a…

General Overview of Crisis A third wave of flash flood has devasted the north-eastern [art of Bangladesh this year, especially Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona and Hobigabj districts. Heavy rainfall over the last few days (starting from 10 June) in…

Last month, a devastating flash flood struck the northeastern districts of Sylhet and Sunamganj in Bangladesh. The continuous heavy rainfall in the north-eastern Indian region terribly affected more than 2 million people who live on the…

Ventilation in buildings has emerged as a key strategy to reduce exposure to SARS-CoV-2. The virus tends to persist at higher concentrations indoors compared to outdoors, leading to greater risk of transmission while indoors. This can…

Calling everyone to come forward to deal with this humanitarian crisis The non-governmental organisation BRAC has been working alongside local government since the beginning of the recent flood situation in the country. The organisation has allocated BDT…

Highlights • Around four million people (about 40 per cent children) have been affected by the flash flood in Sylhet Division. Affected population are in need of food and safe drinking water including Sylhet city corporation areas.…