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The population movement crisis continues to be volatile with a colossal number of displaced people from Myanmar living in the congested camp settlement and the affected host community people. 1,004,986 displaced people including 35,890 relocated to Bhasanchar were recorded in October 2024. This comprises 51% female and 49% male, while out of the total population, 52% are children, 44% adults and 4% older person. Moreover, 6.21% of people are extremely vulnerable individuals (EVIs), including 3.2% of people with disabilities (PWDs). In Cox’s Bazar host communities 445,9722 people have been impacted due to this influx. The demographic composition—largely women, children, and vulnerable individuals— alongside the protracted nature of the crisis, underscores the strain on resources and services. Frequent multi-hazards, including cyclones, heavy rainfall, floods, landslides, fire incidents, and a new influx of people from Myanmar with no sign of repatriation, have compounded their living conditions.
October 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 public gatherings organized by various parties, including Hindu community protests. Additionally, clashes between the Arakan Army and Myanmar's armed forces were reported near the border. Amid these tensions, 506 displaced people were relocated to Bhasan Char.
As of 17 October, 46,465 people (12,702 families) have newly arrived from Myanmar, straining camp capacities. This population is 49% children, 45% adults, and 7% elderly. BDRCS with support from IFRC and Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) partners developed a scenario plan with three new arrival scenarios (30,000 to 60,000, 60,000 to 80,000 and 80,000 to 100,000) which will be activated, subject to the triggering factors of the scenarios. To date, health facilities run by BDRCS are constantly providing health services to the new arrivals in 10 camps. BDRCS, complementing to the NFI distribution jointly made by UNHCR in November for newly arrived households staying in camps 3 and 4.