Informes

Overall Situation: In Bangladesh, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) dated on 27 April 2024 severe to very severe heatwave (>=40°C) has been observed in the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Chuadanga, Natore, Nawabganj, Kushtia, Chapai Jhenaidah, Jashore,…

DHAKA, April 28, 2024 –The U.S. Embassy Dhaka’s United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching its new USAID One Health Project to improve infectious disease prevention and control in Bangladesh. Working with the U.S.…

Overview Coordination and Leadership The Joint Response Plan (JRP) for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis 2024 was unveiled on March 13, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. Seeking $852.4 million, the plan aims to assist 1.35 million individuals through 195 projects…

KEY UPDATES 2024 JOINT RESPONSE PLAN (JRP): The 2024 JRP appeal, to be launched on 13 March in Geneva, requests continuing support for 1.35 million vulnerable Rohingya people and host communities. Underfunding in previous years has had…

Key Messages The general inflation again had a resurgence in January 2024 hitting 9.86 percent, after reaching an 8-month low in December 2023, primarily driven by a notable 10.6 percent increase in non-food inflation, hitting 9.42 percent.…

In Numbers 976.8 mt food distributed US$ 10.7 million distributed in cash-based transfers US$ 55.9 million net funding requirements under the country strategic plan (April – September 2024) 1 million people assisted Operational Updates On 13 March, humanitarian partners, led by the…

Statement attributable to UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, Mr. Sheldon Yett DHAKA, 24 April 2024 – “With an oppressive heatwave persisting throughout Bangladesh, UNICEF remains deeply concerned about the health and safety of children across the country due…

Delivering care to expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic Growing up in busy Dhaka, Dola Akter had always dreamed of making a difference in the lives of others and decided to pursue a profession as a midwife.…

DHAKA, 25 April 2024 –Extreme heat has forced the closure of all schools in Bangladesh this week, impacting 33 million children, as temperatures soared to 42°C (108 F), 16 degrees more than the annual average, Save…

Activation Overview The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) has activated its Early Action Protocol (EAP) for Heatwave for Dhaka city. In Bangladesh, based on the BMD data source, severe to very severe, heatwave is sweeping some districts of…