The assessment was conducted jointly by the BDRCS Disaster Response Department and National Headquarters (NHQ) Red Crescent Youth (RCY) volunteers, in close coordination with affected community members, local authorities, and other relevant stakeholders. The report provides an overview of the incident, presents the key assessment findings and identified humanitarian needs, and outlines the immediate response
Category Archives: Reports
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May
May
The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), through its Population Movement Operation (PMO), continues to deliver lifesaving and dignity-driven humanitarian assistance to displaced Myanmar community staying in Cox’s Bazar Camps—one of the world’s most protracted humanitarian crises. In addition to supporting displaced populations across 33 camps, the operation also extends critical services to the affected local
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Apr
Apr
Heavy to very heavy rainfall across the northeastern region and upstream catchments has caused a rapid rise in water levels in major river systems, including the Surma–Kushiyara, Khoai, and Dhanu–Baulai basins. As of 30 April 2026, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) reported 1 river station under severe flood condition, 4 river stations under
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Apr
Apr
The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) remains steadfast in its commitment to its humanitarian mission and vision of “strengthening its leading role as a humanitarian organization by mobilizing the power of humanity.” Beyond addressing broad humanitarian challenges, BDRCS has been actively engaged in disaster preparedness, enhancing community resilience, and carrying out a wide range of
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Apr
Apr
In February 146,970 people were reached through the Population Movement Operation (PMO) across 33 camps and surrounding host communities, supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and eight National Societies: American Red Cross (AmCross), Danish Red Cross (DRC), German Red Cross (GRC), Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS), Qatar Red
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Apr
Apr
In February 146,970 people were reached through the Population Movement Operation (PMO) across 33 camps and surrounding host communities, supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and eight National Societies: American Red Cross (AmCross), Danish Red Cross (DRC), German Red Cross (GRC), Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS), Qatar Red
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Apr
Apr
Bangladesh is currently facing a significant resurgence of measles, posing a major public health concern, particularly for young children. After several years of progress toward measles elimination, recent trends indicate a reversal, driven largely by immunity gaps and uneven vaccination coverage across the country. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease with serious health consequences,
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Mar
Mar
As of January 2025, a total of 1,182,755 displaced people1 live in 33 overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, including 34,184 individuals (who had been relocated to Bhasan Char since 2021). Camp density has reached 47,000 people per km², among the highest globally. Due to restrictions on movement, employment, and access
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Feb
Feb
As of 31 December 2025, a total of 1,177,962 displaced people1 live in 33 overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan char Island (where 34,498 people have been relocated since 2021) with density reaching 47,000 people/km among the highest globally. Displaced people remain almost entirely dependent on humanitarian aid due to restrictions on movement, employment,
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Jan
Jan
Considering the on-going cold wave, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) launched nationwide blanket distribution programme to reduce cold-related risks among vulnerable populations with the support of partners including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), American Red Cross, British Red Cross, Danish Red Cross, Qatar Red Crescent Society, Swiss Red