Bangladesh Updates (Reports only)

FFWC’s 7-day outlook (23 to 30 April) issued on 23 April indicated the probability of flash floods in low-lying areas of Sylhet, Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, and Netrokona due to heavy to very...

KEY HIGHLIGHTS • 1.2 million people received WFP’s assistance, including 1.1 million Rohingya refugees. • Through USDA-funded school feeding programme, 25,000 Bangladeshi children across 149...

In Cox’s Bazar, IOM and DRC implement Site Management (Camp Coordination and Camp Management) programming across 17 camps hosting more than 500,000 Rohingya refugees within IOM’s Area of...

Following a sudden stop to major donor support in 2025, an Early Warning System (EWS) in Cox’s Bazar risked collapse at the height of monsoon season. Support from Start Network’s Solidarity Fund...

Overall Situation: 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,...

Description Since 15 March 2026 to 4 May 2026, a cumulative total of 41,793 suspected measles cases has been reported nationwide. During the most recent 24 hour reporting period, 1,302 cases were...

30 April 2026 - Following a nationwide surge in measles cases in Bangladesh, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has increased its medical response in Cox’s Bazar. MSF teams are...

Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected between 28–30 April 2026 anti9cipated to trigger flash floods across the haor basin in northeastern Bangladesh, particularly in Sunamganj, Sylhet, Moulvibazar,...

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Risk Analysis On 23 April 2026, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) issued a seven‑day conceptual forecast highlighting significant pre‑monsoon flash flood risks across the Haor regions...

DHAKA, Bangladesh - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has activated its anticipatory action (AA) response to deliver lifesaving cash assistance to communities at risk of severe flooding...

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall (44-88 mm) across the country over 28 April-2 May, with risks of strong winds, thunderstorms and landslides. The Flood...

As of 28 April, more than 34,600 suspected cases have been reported and more than 200 deaths confirmed from the disease. The risk of rapid transmission is acute in overcrowded Cox's Bazar.

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Severe thunderstorms hit several districts of Bangladesh on 26 April, causing severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and damage. Media report, as of 27 April, 14 fatalities in...

Situation at a glance On 4 April 2026, the National International Health Regulations (IHR) Focal Point for Bangladesh notified WHO of a nationwide increase in measles cases, geographically affecting...

• As of 22 April, Bangladesh reported over 27,000 suspected measles cases and 3,900 confirmed cases, including about 190 deaths. Children under five make up roughly 80 per cent of cases. • The...

The worrying increase comes ahead of the region’s annual monsoon season, which brings heavy rains and winds and puts refugees fleeing by boat at heightened risk of capsizing on choppy seas.

This report was produced by the Health Cluster in collaboration with humanitarian partners and members of the Humanitarian Coordination Task Team. Highlights As of 15 April 2026, a total of 19,161...