Rohingya Refugee Crisis

[Situation briefing]

Over 900,000 Rohingya refugees sheltering in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh face escalating humanitarian risks as recurring fires devastate the sprawling camp settlements, with 2,425 documented fire incidents creating immediate threats to life, shelter, and limited resources. The camps, which house stateless Myanmar nationals who fled persecution, remain in a precarious state as fire incidents continue to displace residents and destroy critical infrastructure despite ongoing firefighting efforts. The situation is escalating, with fires exacerbating existing conditions of overcrowding, disease vulnerability, and limited access to sanitation and healthcare services. Bangladesh, already struggling to manage the world's largest refugee settlement, faces mounting pressure to prevent further deterioration of conditions while international donor support remains inadequate.