Rapports

DHAKA – More than 70,000 people in the disaster-prone districts of south-west Bangladesh will be better prepared in future, thanks to a contribution of US$3 million (23 crore taka) from the Kingdom of the Netherlands to…

DHAKA – A joint school meals initiative reaching 14,000 children in Bamna Upazila under Barguna District was launched today by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) along with the Government of Bangladesh,…

Summary This report outlines the results of a follow-up food security assessment conducted in Bogra, Gaibandah, Jamalpur, Kurigram and Sirajgonj districts of North West Bangladesh in April 2013. The purpose of this assessment was to review the recovery…

Highlights Situated at the confluence of three great trans-Himalayan rivers –the Ganges, the Brahmaputra or Jamuna, and the Meghna (GBM), Bangladesh boasts rich water resources. However, Bangladesh’s populations face considerable development challenges posed by its low and flat…

What does it take for a young woman, mother of two, to rise out of extreme poverty and turn life around for herself and her family? Read how WFP project participant Rashida not only ensured her…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Good performance for the 2012/13 early season crops Near record 2012 paddy harvest estimated Rice prices remain generally stable at relatively high levels while wheat prices stabilise after a steady increase Localized food insecurity persists

(extract) COMMUNITY BASED DISASTER RISK REDUCTION (CBDRR) PROGRAMME For project baseline, data and information’s have been collected through conducting household survey and FGD (Focus Group Discussion) at 10 communities under Bhola, Zamalpur, Jessore and Satkhira area. A total…

A joint needs assessment was undertaken in Bangladesh in the three worst affected districts hit by the Tropical Storm Mahasen on May 16, 2013. This assessment was produced with technical support of ACAPS through a partnership…

Period covered by this Operation Update: 1 February to 15 May 2013 Appeal target (current): CHF 1,753,139 Appeal coverage: To date, the appeal is 81 per cent covered in cash and kind. The IFRC DREF allocation has been…

Period covered by this Ops Update: 24 May to 2 June 2013 Appeal target: CHF 2,789,432 in cash, kind, or services to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to assist 9,000 families (45,000 beneficiaries) for nine months and…