For Rohingya families displaced from Myanmar, refugee camps in Bangladesh provide refuge, but daily life remains difficult. Meeting essential needs—maintaining a shelter, accessing clean water, and obtaining enough food—depends heavily on humanitarian services and support. Source: UNHCR.
Shelter and seasonal risks
Many shelters are built from bamboo and tarpaulin. These materials offer basic protection but are vulnerable to fire and severe weather. During the monsoon season, heavy rains, flooding, and landslides can damage homes and make pathways difficult to use. Source: UNHCR on fire risks; UNHCR on monsoon risks.
Clean water and sanitation
Reliable access to safe drinking water and sanitation is essential. Families rely on shared infrastructure and humanitarian services for drinking, cooking, washing, and hygiene. Maintaining these services helps protect health and dignity. Source: UNHCR.
Food and nutrition
Food assistance is a lifeline. The World Food Programme provides support through electronic vouchers that allow refugees to choose food from participating outlets, alongside nutrition services. Sustained assistance helps families meet their daily needs. Source: World Food Programme.
Life in the camps is about more than survival. Families need privacy, security, and the opportunity to plan for their future. Supporting safe shelter, clean water, and nutritious food helps protect the foundations of a life with dignity.