How can communities manage the disasters and health crises associated with their region better and move towards resilience? Are the interventions infused by the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement reaching communities? How are they taking ownership of the disasters and health risk mitigation initiatives? Circling through these questions, the PPP initiative is in its last
Category Archives: Reports
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Dec
Dec
October 2024 saw a series of security incidents, including arrests of individuals linked to violent crimes, such as murder and robbery, while police recovered firearms and rescued a kidnapped schoolgirl. The situation further escalated with reports of abductions, including ten farmers in Teknaf and the targeted killing of camp residents. Political unrest was evident with
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Dec
Dec
This four-monthly report provides a detailed overview of BDRCS’s accomplishments from May to August 2024, with a particular focus on the significant contributions of Red Crescent Youth (RCY) to humanitarian response efforts. It highlights the achievements of different departments, including Planning and Development, Training, Youth and Volunteers, Restoring Family Links, Fundraising, Health, Disaster Response (DR)
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Nov
Nov
The situation in Cox’s Bazar remains highly challenging for both the Rohingya population and the host communities, with 1,003,3941 displaced people from Rakhine including 35,6291 relocated to Bhasanchar who are reliant on humanitarian assistance. BDRCS’s continuous support addresses critical needs in what has become the world’s largest refugee settlement. Moreover, 445,9722 people in Cox’s Bazar
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Oct
Population Movement Operation (#PMO) of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) reached a total of 101,514 people including 75,219 from camp settlemets and 26,295 from the host community in August, 2024 in Cox’s Bazar. The key humanitarian interventions are Healthcare including Clinical service, Community-Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA), Mental Health & Psychosocial Suspport (#MHPSS),
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Oct
On October 10 each year, World Mental Health Day is observed globally to promote mental health awareness. This year, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) organized events promoting mental health awareness, reaching over 1,177 individuals under the theme, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” At the BDRCS National Headquarters in Dhaka,
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Sep
Sep
কক্সবাজার, ১৮ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৪: বাংলাদেশে বসবাসরত মায়ানমার থেকে বাস্তুচ্যুত প্রায় দশ লাখ রাখাইন জনগোষ্ঠীর জন্য চলমান সহায়তা অব্যাহত রাখার প্রতিশ্রুতি পুনর্ব্যক্ত করেছেন বাংলাদেশ রেড ক্রিসেন্ট সোসাইটির (বিডিআরসিএস) চেয়ারম্যান মেজর জেনারেল (অব.) মো. রফিকুল ইসলাম। গত ১৭ ও ১৮ সেপ্টেম্বর কক্সবাজারের বাস্তুচ্যুত রাখাইনদের ক্যাম্প পরিদর্শন করে এ প্রতিশ্রুতি পুনর্ব্যক্ত করেন তিনি। এসময় ক্যাম্পগুলোতে পপুলেশন মুভমেন্ট অপারেশন (পিএমও)
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According to synoptic report published by Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the well-marked low over southeastern part of Bangladesh and adjoining Northeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a Depression, then land Deep Depression over Jashore and adjoining area at 09 AM today (14 September 2024). It is likely to move northwestwards further. As Monsoon is active
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Sep
Sep
The recent floods in southeastern Bangladesh have left a significant impact on people across 11 districts1. The sudden onset, scale and intensity affected more than 5.8 million people. According to the National Disaster Response Coordination Centre (NDRCC) report dated 3 September 2024, 71 fatalities (male-45, female-07, children-19) were recorded. Still, 582,155 families are stranded with
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Sep
Sep
The situation along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border and within the camp settlements has been continuously raising significant security concerns in June. Amidst the ongoing war between the junta forces and armed groups in Myanmar, 28 Border Guard Police (BGP) officers were reported seeking shelter in Bangladesh. Consequently, a new influx of people from Rakhine State to