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[ 6th August 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: The majority of DRP households are almost entirely reliant on humanitarian aid, including food aid, to meet their essential needs. Some sources report Rohingya bartering with food aid, particularly towards the beginning of the influx.
[ 12th May 2021, Bangladesh ]  Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen will receive the doses of vaccine officially at the state guest house Padma in the capital at noon, officials said. On Tuesday morning, the BAF aircraft flew to China to bring the vaccine doses. Meanwhile, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said Bangladesh has informed China that they have a demand of 40 to 50 million doses of Sinopharm Covid 19 vaccine and expressed hope to bring those within December this year.
[ 14 June 2021, Bangladesh ]  Case Management and Infection Prevention & Control: According to DGHS, as of 13 June 2021, there are 11 972 general beds dedicated to COVID 19 treatment countrywide, 25.5%  ( 3 049 )  of which are occupied. 42.8% of the dedicated general beds are in Dhaka City. There are 1 135 dedicated ICU beds in the country, of which 33.4%  ( 379 )  are occupied; 72.6% of the dedicated ICU beds are in Dhaka City.
[ September 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Upcoming priorities • Protection, Gender and Inclusion  ( PGI ) monitoring and orientation will continue in coordination with programme sectors, particularly at distribution points. • PGI mainstreaming into shelter programming. • Capacity building on protection for PGI community volunteers.
[ September 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  In September, 17,363 people in camps 5, 11,12,13,14,17,18 and 19 were provided with essential information on COVID 19 and other services by BDRCS with IFRC support. The people comprised 9,812 males and 7,551 females. At the same time, some of them provided feedback to CEA volunteers on the support received thus far
[ 12th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  Fatalities from the coronavirus infection have topped 7,000 mark in Bangladesh as 34 more people died of the deadly virus in the past 24 hours. With the latest figure, the number of total fatalities stood at 7,020, the Directorate General of Health Services  ( DGHS )  said in its daily virus update on Saturday afternoon.
[ 9th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh has logged 24 deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours until Wednesday morning, taking the overall tally to 6,930. The total number of coronavirus cases surged to 484,104 as the health authorities recorded 2,159 fresh cases in the 24 hour span.
[ 9th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  Among the total infections, 83.86% patients have recovered, while 1.43% died since Bangladesh detected its first three Covid 19 positive cases on March 8. Of the 24 victims, 18 are male, the press release said, adding that three were in their 40s, five in their 50s, while 16 were above 60 years.
Both Refugee and Host:  [ November 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Protection trends and situation analysis: Due to the decrease in livelihoods opportunities for both communities, refugees report an increase in theft and violence when accessing resources such as water and food, exacerbating tensions with host communities with reports of conflicts between host communities and refugees. Tensions between host and refugee communities have continued to be reported and the urgency to enhance mediation and social cohesion interventions are ever becoming urgent. Incidents of intimate partner violence and threats of eviction have also increased, contributing to a deteriorating protection environment, leading to a negative discourse on refugees and humanitarian workers
[ 10th December 2020, Bangladesh ]   "By providing income support to workers in key export sectors who lost their job,  ( the )  programme for unemployed and distressed workers responds to an immediate need to protect livelihoods," said Bangladesh's EU Ambassador Rensje Teerink. Cancelled clothing orders have caused wage losses of up to $5.8 billion among garment workers worldwide, according to pressure group Clean Clothes Campaign.
[ 26th August 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: The further deterioration of the economic situation and lack of income opportunities during COVID 19, coupled with the emergency measures, exacerbated GBV risks.
[ 9th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  The division wise data shows that 17 deaths took place in Dhaka division, two each in Chittagong, Khulna and Mymensingh and one in Barisal. Among the total 6,930 deaths, 3,760 deaths occurred in Dhaka division, 1,290 in Chittagong division, 414 in Rajshahi division, 505 in Khulna division, 229 in Barisal division, 271 in Sylhet division, 312 in Rangpur division, and 149 in Mymensingh division.
[ 22nd Mrach 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  A massive fire has swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in southern Bangladesh, gutting hundreds of tents and a number of health centres and other facilities, according to officials and witnesses. “It has been a challenging situation because many of these huts are in a hilly terrain where fire trucks can't have access,' said Al Jazeera's Tanvir Chowdhury, reporting from Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka.
[ 22nd Mrach 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  “So far, the fire has affected shelters, health centres, distribution points and other facilities. Volunteers are supporting those affected,' she added. Rohingya refugees watch smoke rising in the camp  [ Shafiqur Rahman/AP ] Witnesses at the camp said the fire started at about 15:30 local time  ( 10:30 GMT ) . Some said they believed it started from a liquefied petroleum gas cylinder explosion, though this has not yet been confirmed.
Both Refugee and Host:  [ November 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Protection trends and situation analysis: The socio economic impact of COVID 19 and related measures of containment have exacerbated pre existing protection risks and the reliance on negative coping mechanisms for refugees and host communities alike  ( eg. child labor, child marriage, trafficking/smuggling networks ) .
Both Refugee and Host:  [ November 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Protection trends and situation analysis: Anti Trafficking Working Group  ( ATWG )  : As with other protection issues, many victims of trafficking do not self identify and often do not realize they are a victim of a crime and are entitled to support programs including legal assistance; victims of trafficking often have limited access to protection and humanitarian services, and exposure to further exploitation and harm is common.
[ 16th June 2021, Bangladesh ]  All types of public transport, including long haul services, will be allowed to operate at half capacity. But everyone concerned, including passengers, drivers and their assistants, will have to wear face masks and follow the health safety rules. All restaurants and eateries will be allowed to offer dine in facilities at half capacity between 6am and 10pm every day. They will also continue to provide online, takeaway or home delivery services.
[ 22nd Mrach 2021, Bangladesh ]  In recent weeks, the Bangladesh government has moved several thousand Rohingya to a remote island despite protests from human rights groups who say some of the relocations were forced, allegations denied by authorities. More than a million Rohingya live in the mainland camps in southern Bangladesh, the vast majority having fled Myanmar in 2017 in a military led crackdown the UN said was executed with genocidal intent – charges Myanmar denies.
Both Refugee and Host:  [ November 2020, Cox's Bazar ] Protection trends and situation analysis: Anti Trafficking Working Group  ( ATWG )  : As per COVID 19 rapid needs assessment of older people, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh – July 2020: • 81% of older people have had to reduce the quantity of food consumed, especially those over 70  ( 90% ) . Furthermore 28% of older people have had to reduce the quality of food eaten, especially older men  ( 34% ) . • 63% of older people are unable to use all key COVID 19 preventive measures, for example, 31% of older people are unable to wash their hands. • 65% of older people responded that since the outbreak of COVID 19 they feel worried or anxious “most of the time'.
[ November 2020, Cox's Bazar ] Protection trends and situation analysis: Anti Trafficking Working Group  ( ATWG )  : As per An Inter sectorial Analysis of Gender amongst Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. An Inter Agency Research Report, September 2020. • There is a need to strengthen the use of Sex, Age and Diversity Disaggregated Data  ( SADDD )  in sectoral planning, programming and reporting. • Participation of people with disabilities in WASH services, food security, site management, committees & economic empowerment found to be restrictive. • There is a high prevalence of health related conditions among refugees, and particularly among women, older people, and people living with disabilities. • For children living with disabilities, the educational and learning facilities lack ramps and inclusive teaching learning materials.
[ 21st Dec 2020 Bangladesh ]  With the latest figure, the number of all confirmed cases so far jumped to 502,183, according to the daily virus update released on Monday by the Directorate General of Health Services  ( DGHS ) .
[ 16th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  The government has decided to suspend flight operation of airlines that will carry passengers without Covid 19 negative certificates as part of its initiative to curb the spread of the deadly virus.
[ 21st Dec 2020 Bangladesh ]  The country also logged more than 502,000 coronavirus cases with 1,470 people testing positive over the same period.
[ February 2021, Bangladesh ] The map shows the number of people in need of assistance in Ukhiya and Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar District by union. The pie charts represent level of monthly achievements by 17 reporting partners compared to targets set out in Food Security Sector's Sector Objective 3 of the Joint Response Plan 2021. According to the JRP2021 which is expected to be released in mid April 2021, FSS targeted 330,401 individuals who are most vulnerable and most at risk of food insecurity with on farm and off farm livelihood support and cash and voucher assistance to build their resilience
[ 4th Jan 2021, Bangladesh ]  In the epidemiological week 53  ( 28 DEC 2020 – 03 JAN 2021 ) , number of new cases in Bangladesh is 6,871; case per 100,000 population per week is 4.0. New death is 174; death per 100,000 per week is 0.1; Weekly CFR 2.53. Weekly new test is 88,417; tests per 100,000 per week is 51.9; weekly test positivity is 7.8%.
[ 4th Jan 2021, Bangladesh ]  In the reported week  ( epidemiological week 53 ) , in comparison to the previous epidemiological week, the number of new weekly COVID 19 cases decreased by 18.5%  ( 6,871 in week 53 and 8,435 in week 52 )  and the number of COVID  19 new weekly deaths increased by 1.2%  ( 174 and 172 respectively ) ; overall Case Fatality Ratio  ( CFR )  increase to 1.48 which was 1.46 last week.
[ February 2021, Bangladesh ] The map shows the number of people in need of assistance in northern upazilas of Cox's Bazar District which is outside of areas targeted by the Joint Response Plan 2021. The pie charts represent level of monthly achievements by 5 reporting partners compared to the People in Need. According to the poverty levels in each upazila outlined in the District Development Plan and taking COVID 19 impacts into consideration, FSS identified 629,297 individuals as people who are at risk of food insecurity.
[ 21st Dec 2020 Bangladesh ]  So far, 5,575 men  ( 76.24% )  and 1,737 women  ( 23.76% )  have died from Covid 19 across the country.
[ 03rd Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Amid a rising trend in Covid 19 infections in Bangladesh, health authorities on Thursday reported 2,316 new cases in 24 hours, bringing the caseload to 471,739
[ 1st Jan  30th June 2021, Bangladesh ]  A total of 6,536  ( 3,759 girls )  children were admitted for Severe Acute Malnutrition  ( SAM )  treatment as of June 2021. Due to budget reduction and shortage of storage capacity at central medical store, government doesn't have preposition of therapeutic food. Besides, the scarcity of therapeutic food, trained staff turnover and community engagement are major challenges for improving the quality of SAM treatment
[ 21 June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  While there have been notable declines in child mortality in Bangladesh, largely due to decreases in infectious diseases  ( Baqui, 2001,1998 ) , drowning mortality has remained constant, and continues to be a significant threat to child survival in the country  ( Rahman et al, 2017 ) .
[ 03rd Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  So far, 388,379 patients – 82.33 percent    including 2,593 new ones in the last 24 hours have recovered.
[ 03rd Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Until now, 2,820,981 tests have been carried out, including 16,807 new ones, and 16.72 percent of the patients turned out to be positive.
[  7 13 December 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  During the reporting period CHWs conducted 155 954 household visits in which 3659 patients were identified with mild respiratory symptoms  ( fever, sore throat, cough )  and 17 patients were identified with moderate/ severe symptoms. The cumulative number of mild patients is 70 751, and 234 moderate/ severe patients.
[ 03rd Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh is seeing 2769.94 infections, 2280.47 recoveries, and 39.6 deaths per million.
[ 27 May 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Women and girls reported often being told that after menstruation they should avoid being seen by men and boys by staying at home and wearing modest clothing that covers their bodies and shape. Some participants reported that their female relatives showed them how to wear a bra and were given the appropriate clothing such as blouse, thami,3 burka, socks, gloves, and umbrella to cover their bodies. Participants shared they were also instructed to avoid ghting, raising their voices, and going to other people's shelter in case their period happens while at someone else's houses.
[  7 13 December 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  The study is led by IEDCR and facilitated by various partner organizations. At the time of reporting around 1500 samples have been collected from the approached households
[ 11th Jan 2021, Bangladesh ]  In the epidemiological week 01, 2021, number of new cases in Bangladesh is 6,434; case per 100,000 population per week is 3.8. New death is 155; death per 100,000 per week is 0.09. Weekly new test is 96,992  ( daily average: 13,856 ) ; tests per 100,000 per week is 57.0; weekly test positivity is 6.63%.
[ 31st May   6th June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Total forty two  ( 42 )  Cholera RDT positive/culture cases reported as of W22 2021. Out of those 9 were confirmed and 29 by culture and remaining 4 results yet to be received.
[  7 13 December 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  WHO continues to provide epidemiological data to support operational decision making for the COVID 19 response in Cox's Bazar. As of 13 December 2020, a total of 5285 individuals from the host community in Cox's Bazar district have tested positive for COVID 19: 527 in Chokoria, 104 in Kutubdia, 333 in Maheshkhali, 212 in Pekua, 359 in Ramu, 2761 in Sadar, 435 in Teknaf and 554 in Ukhiya.
[  7 13 December 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  . Although the median age of tested samples is 10 years, a significant proportion has been tested among 40+ years  ( 233 per 10 000 people ) , however the highest number is 345 tests per 10 000 people among patients aged 0 9 years. The test positivity was highest in the 30 39 age cohorts with 2.6% and then the 40+ age cohort with 2.4%. The age specific mortality was highest among 50+ years with 0.9% per 10 000 people
[ 27 May 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  In the camps women reported having better access to materials and always washing their pads after use, but they were unable to fully dry their pads. This is because many women could not put their pads out in the sun where men and others might harass them and make them feel ashamed.
The Diphtheria outbreak started in late 2017 and as of now a total of 9186 cases were reported  ( 341 confirmed, 2785 probable and
6060 suspected ) , having resulted in 47 deaths.
[ 4th 10th Oct 2020, Cox's bazar  ] General food assistance, including blanket distribution of High Energy Biscuits, resumed at all food assistance sites on 10 October following the suspension of operations for 3 days due to an escalation in violent clashes in the camps.
[ 5th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  The Health authorities also recorded 35 more deaths from the disease during the period, raising the death toll to 6,807. The mortality rate, however, is still at 1.43 percent, said the Directorate General of Health Services.
[ 28th April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Many participants said that without an income, they struggle to access the materials needed to repair or make improvements to their shelters themselves. Female headed households reported needing more support to make improvements to their shelters, in addition to the shelter materials provided.
[ 5th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Until now, 2,849,951 tests have been carried out, including 13,540 new ones, and 16.70 percent of the patients turned out to be positive. Bangladesh is seeing 2794.25 infections, 2210 recoveries, and 39.97 deaths per million.
[ 1st 14th April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  In response to the increase in number of cases among the host community, the Government of Bangladesh and the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner  ( RCCC )  in Cox's Bazar have imposed movement restrictions and other mitigation measures in district and camp areas. All tourist activities remain suspended in the district for the upcoming weeks.
[ 18th Jan 2021, Bangladesh ]  US Bangla Airlines, the largest private airliner in Bangladesh, is going to start flights to Dubai from February 1, 2021. It will operate seven flights a week to and from Dhaka to Dubai. Initially, seven flights will be operated for Dubai from Dhaka.
[  7 13 December 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  As for Camps 9, 16 and 22, 8 cases were reported. Camp 12 registered to date 7 cases. Camps 8W, 11, 19, 20 Extension and Nayapara RC identified 5 cases. The remainder Camps  ( Kutupalong RC, 4 Extension, 8E, 13, 14, 20, 21, 23, 25 and 27 )  had so far less than 5 cases.
[ 10th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  A total of 3.40 crore children, aged between nine months to under 10, was supposed to be given the MR vaccine in March last, but this campaign was not held due to the coronavirus outbreak.
[  7 13 December 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Fifteen out of nineteen points of entry  ( POE )  have been functional in different strategic locations around the camps. A total of 37 892 individuals have been screened during the reporting period.
[ 8 April, 2021, Bangladesh ]  The number of daily cases and infection rate had dropped below 5 percent earlier this year but then it continued to rise due to people's reluctance about maintaining health safety rules. Hospitals are overflowing with Corona patients and finding it hard to provide treatment to the growing number of people with their limited resources.
[ 9th May 2021, Bangladesh ]  After the dissemination of the survey findings, Dr Shamsul Alam said: “Forced migration created frustration among people, particularly for women. We've to think over how to create economic opportunities for them. We need a recovery plan    budget is a kind of recovery plan.'
[  7 13 December 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  As of week 50  ( 07   13 Dec )  there are 363 confirmed cases of COVID 19  ( SARS CoV 2 )  detected out of 20 462 samples tested.
[ 16th June 2021, Bangladesh ]  The government has again extended the ongoing curbs on public movement and gatherings in a bid to prevent the further spread of Covid 19, which has killed over 13,200 people across Bangladesh so far. But now, with the fresh directive, the ongoing restrictions will remain in place until July 15, said a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday.
[ 10th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  “We'll send the vaccine doses to different places across the country. We must do it properly to maintain the quality. The monitoring team will oversee whether the vaccine is transported properly and preserved everywhere maintaining the right temperature,' he said.
[ 28th April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Because of cultural and religious practices, women and girls rarely leave their shelters, so when the shelter is flooded or very hot, they need to make the difficult decision of whether to leave for their health and comfort or whether to remain inside to maintain their dignity.
[ 9th May 2021, Bangladesh ]   The female returnee migrants, mostly internal migrants, have been subjected to heightened burden during the pandemic. They identified inability to engage in productive or income generating work  ( 74% ) , problems in moving freely in the streets and marketplaces  ( 26.8% ) , problems in adjusting with local culture and absence of social utilities  ( 20% ) , and increased burden of household chores and problems in child rearing and ensuring their education  ( 18% )  as major problems faced by them.
[ 6th August 2021, Cox's Bazar ] Refugees: Contrary to Government regulations banning the use of mobile phones among the DRP due to perceived security threats, limited data suggests that the level of utilization remains high. However, some evidence, reported utilization of these services is high.
[ 9th May 2021, Bangladesh ]  SANEM Executive Director Dr Selim Raihan, also an economics professor at Dhaka University, said: “When we're talking about recovery and coping strategies, these studies are very important. It's now time to involve all stakeholders, including people's representatives, business, led by the government, and talk about economic  plus social recovery.'
[ 10th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Under the situation, Lenin said Bangladesh should intensify its diplomatic efforts to get the vaccine developed by Russia and China and others. “China and Russian started using their vaccines locally. But our media doesn't highlight the two vaccines. I personally think we should take steps to have the vaccines of Russia and China.'
[  7 13 December 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Twenty seven health facilities including SARI ITC and PHC are functional for sample collection of suspected COVID 19 cases
[ 13th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Besides, 1,329 new cases were reported during the period, pushing the tally to 489,178.
[ 6th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Up to now, 2,863,169 tests have been carried out, including 13,315 new ones, and 16.68% of the patients turned out to be positive. And the daily infection rate stood at 12.60%.
[ 6th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh reported 1,666 new Covid 19 cases in the past 24 hours until early Sunday, pushing the country's infection tally to 477,545.
[ 18th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh has registered 25 deaths from Covid 19 in the 24 hours to Friday morning. With the latest development, the total number of deaths reached 7,217 in the country.
[ 6th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh is now the 26th worst hit country in the world, according to Johns Hopkins University data. So far, 395, 960 patients – 82.92% – including 2,552 new ones in the last 24 hours have recovered.
[ April  June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  COVID 19 sample testing: As of 30 June 2021, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research  ( IEDCR )  laboratory had tested 171,858 samples  ( 30 percent in quarter two alone ) . Of these, 71,001 were from FDMNs.
[ 4th April 2021, Bangladesh ]  All kinds of public transport  ( road, waterway, railway and domestic flights )  will be suspended. However, this order will not be applicable to transports carrying essential goods, production system and emergency services. Besides, it will not be effective for international travellers  ( outgoing/incoming ) ;
[ April 2021, Bangladesh, cox's Bazar ]  Both refugee and host: The number of days worked and wage rates for each category of income generating activity highlights underlying factors of income differential between the Rohingya and host communities  ( Table 9 ) . On average, day labourers work for 9 days/month in unregistered camps, 14 days/month in registered camps and 19 days/month in the host community. In contrast, regular monthly salaried workers work an average 26 days/month across all population groups.
[ 18th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Since the beginning, 3,944 have died in Dhaka Division, 1,339 in Chittagong, 425 in Rajshahi, 514 in Khulna, 231 in Barishal, 283 in Sylhet, 325 in Rangpur, and 156 in Mymensingh.
[ 6th August 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Concerns about security continue to play a large role in their lives, and reports state fear for safety has increased after a recent fire that broke out in the Rohingya camps in March 2021.
[ 8th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  The upcoming New Year's is bringing good news, as people of Bangladesh are likely going to get Covid 19 vaccine, “Covidshield,' from India in January. A top official of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka told Dhaka Tribune on Tuesday. The health ministry of Bangladesh also said that they are expecting Covid 19 vaccines from India by January, failing which, latest by February.Seeking anonymity, the official said: “As we have told earlier, Bangladesh would be the first country to get the Indian Covid 19 vaccine once it is ready. Now we are in the last moments of vaccine approval and manufacturing. Hopefully, the people of Bangladesh will get the vaccine in the upcoming new year, by January.'
[ 11th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Until now, 2,927,929 tests have been carried out, including 16,265 new ones, and 16.60% of the patients turned out to be positive.
[ 11th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh is seeing 2,853.47 infections, 2,410.08 recoveries, and 40.91 deaths per million, according to the health authorities.
[ Jan 2021, Bangladesh Cox's Bazar ] PEOPLE IN NEED / TARGETED 871,924 Rohingya individuals*330,401 host community individuals
[ 21 April 2021, Bangladesh ]  On Monday, the country broke all the previous records of Covid 19 deaths, registering 112 fatalities. The latest figure pushed up the death tally to 10,588, with a mortality rate of 1.45 percent. Health authorities have so far confirmed 727,780 cases. Among them, 628,111 people    86.31 percent of all patients    have recovered.
[ 18 May, 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugee: Rohingya refugees are more vulnerable than at any point since 2017. Latest assessments show that 96 percent of all refugees are moderately to highly vulnerable and entirely reliant on humanitarian assistance. This is largely due to the impact of COVID 19 and forced adjustments to humanitarian operations on a fragile community with limited income opportunities. Vulnerability among the host community has also increased since the start of the pandemic, as most of the labour force in Cox's Bazar were daily wage earners.
[ 16th May 2021, Bangladesh ]  Five people suffered burn injuries in an explosion at a building in Bakolia area of Chittagong district on Saturday night. The explosion occurred from an unknown source at the flat of Pradeep Das at Bharapukur Par in the area around 8:45pm after one person lit a cigarette lighter in the house, leaving five people injured, said Mohammad Ruhul Amin, officer in charge of Bakolia police station. However, it is still not clear what caused the explosion. Dr Rafique Uddin, head of the burn unit of the hospital, said all the victims received 40% 75% burn injuries.
[ 18 May, 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees/Host: WFP is integrating the host community into the Rohingya response and providing them with economic opportunities. WFP's response to the Rohingya refugee crisis provides substantial economic opportunities to the host community – injecting US$10 million into the local economy every month. All WFP food assistance provided through its e voucher outlets and fresh food corners is locally produced and procured, providing vital economic opportunities for the host community, while also improving the dietary diversity of refugees.
[ 9th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh on Tuesday reported 2,202 new Covid 19 cases in 24 hours, pushing the country's total tally to 481,945. The health authorities also recorded 32 more deaths from the virus during the period, raising the death toll to 6,906.
[ 21st Feb 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Food insecurity relatively increased among both hosts and Rohingya compared to 2019.
[ 18th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  The health authorities said 2,024 people recovered from the disease over the preceding 24 hours.So far, 433,614 patients – 87.02% – have made full recovery across the country.
[ 15th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  Forty coronavirus related deaths were recorded on Tuesday.
[ 18th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Currently, 12,312 people are in isolation and 40,074 are quarantined.
[ 29th March 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  In addition, it is critical to assure access to clinical care for survivors of sexual violence, anti retroviral treatmentalong with contraceptives and treatments for symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Infections  ( STDs ) . It has been noted that there is an imminent need of saline, antenatal and postnatal  ( ANC/PNC )  services, mental health and psychosocial support  ( MHPSS ) , as well as primary health care.
Refugee:  [ 31st October 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Covid 19 continued to pose challenges. Camp coordination activities and community consultations could only be held on a limited scale. Given the camp population, maintaining physical distance in distribution sites is an on going challenge, especially during power/network downtimes and heavy rain during monsoon. CSI and LPG both had to be postposed and only resumed in late October.
[ 20th Dec 2020 Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh's Covid 19 fatalities rose to 7,242 until early Saturday with 25 more deaths in the past 24 hours. The death rate stood at 1.45%, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
[ July  December 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  In 2020, 26 AWD Rapid Diagnostic Tests  ( RDTs )  positive Cholera cases were reported and verified with 20 qualifying for a Joint Assessment Team  ( JAT )  investigation. 18 of the cases were detected through sentinel testing between October and December 2020. Of these, three were confirmed for Cholera  ( one each in the Ukhiya and Teknaf host communities, and one in the FDMN/Rohingya refugee camps ) .
[ 15th June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Many people who have tried to leave have been stopped by security forces. Additionally, as monsoon season begins, the silt island faces high winds and flooding risks. Bangladesh government officials however say the island has brought “hope and prosperity' to the refugees.
[ 22nd June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Rohingya people have continued to raise their concerns about hygiene kits, especially the lack of soap which is needed to maintain cleanliness to prevent the spread of Covid 19. Based on community feedback data received from January to March 2021, Rohingya women are 1.8 times  as likely to raise issues related to hygiene compared to men. The data shows that, in addition to concerns about general hygiene, Rohingya women and girls are particularly concerned about feminine hygiene. Also, 20 out of the 61 hygiene related concerns raised by women through community feedback between January and March 2021 are about dignity kits.
• Cox's Bazar district: A total of 33 new COVID 19 positive cases were reported in Cox's Bazar district from 8  14 February 2021 according to the Civil Surgeon Office. The first laboratory confirmed case was identified in Cox's Bazar on 23 March2020
[ 22nd June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees:  All interviewees said they want to receive nutrition information either face to face or in audio format  ( by loudspeaker )  and in Rohingya. Face to face and audio formats are preferred for most members of the Rohingya community as information provided through these channels in Rohingya can be understood by most of the community, regardless of literacy. Information regarding nutrition should also be provided through these channels but special attention must be given to ensure that the language used is in line with the community's linguistic and cultural preferences and understanding of what constitutes a nutritious diet.
[ 12th April 2021, Bangladesh ]  The government has issued a gazette notification announcing a set of restrictions to be followed during the nationwide weeklong strict lockdown starting from April 14 to curb the staggering Covid 19 surge.
[ 31st dec 2020, Bangladesh ] Refugee: Continued low COVID 19 testing in the refugee camps pose difficulties in understanding infection patterns and potential immunity
[ 04th Dec 2020, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh  ] On 4 December, 1,600 Rohingya refugees reportedly were relocated from Cox's Bazar to Bhasan Char island in the Bay of Bengal.T he low lying silt island is extremely prone to natural weather hazards including flooding and cyclones. The 300 Rohingya living there since April were all moved to storm shelters on the island when Cyclone Amphan struck the area in May.
[ 22nd June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: In regard to the pads provided, they said previously they received single use pads but these have been replaced by two packets each containing four reusable pads, which some found uncomfortable. A Rohingya woman reported she sold the packet of reusable pads for BDT 30 and bought different pads from a shop costing BDT 40, using funds earned working for an NGO
[ 23   29th Nov 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  The total number of deaths reported is 10 with case fatality rate of 2.8%. The incidence rate is 42.2 per 100 000 people. So far, 8.67% of the cases  [ COVID 19 ]  showed severe symptoms at the time of admission while 4.8% reported at least one co morbidityAlthough the median age of tested samples is 11 years, a significant proportion has been tested among 40+ years  ( 223 per 10 000 people ) , however the highest number is 329 tests per 10 000 people among patients aged 0 9 years. The test positivity was highest in the 30 39 age cohorts with 2.7% and then 50+ years age cohort with 2.5% and the age specific mortality among 50+ years is 0.9% per 10 000 people.
[ 23   29th Nov 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  During the reporting period CHWs conducted 151 025 household visits in which 4963 patients were identified with mild respiratory symptoms  ( fever, sore throat, cough )  and four patients were identified with moderate/severe symptoms. The cumulative number of mild patients is 67 092, and 217 moderate/ severe patients. 1246 persons with COVID like symptoms were referred to health facilities from a total of 29 284 to date
[ 22nd June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Women not receiving kits regularly have developed their own coping mechanisms which range from purchasing packets of pads for BDT 40  ( using wages or by selling relief items )  to using old clothes. Due to Covid 19 restrictions and stormy weather, volunteers and NGO staff are not able to visit camps as often as they used to, so women are getting less information and have fewer opportunities to discuss hygiene and menstruation.
[ 18th January 2021, Bangladesh ]  The highest number of weekly cases  ( 25,481 )  reported in epi–week 26  ( 22 – 28 JUN 2020 )  while the highest weekly death  ( 314 )  recorded in the following week 27  ( 29 JUN – 05 JUL 2020 ) . Weekly cases increased in Sylhet division by 9.0% and Mymensingh by 8.7%; while decreased in Chattogram division by 25.4% followed by Dhaka – 20.2%, Barishal – 12.1%, Rajshahi – 12.0%, Khulna – 11.4% and Rangpur – 2.8% than the last week.
[ 22nd June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Participants said they want more information from agencies about how to use and dispose of pads/cloths during menstruation. Furthermore, they recommended that a female doctor should be available in every block and health facility, with whom they could discuss hygiene and menstruation related problems.
[ 18th January 2021, Bangladesh ]  Out of the total 527,632 COVID 19 cases registered as of 17 January 2021, 89.5%%  ( 472,437 )  recovered, 1.50%  ( 7,906 )  died and 8.96%  ( 47,289 )  are active cases. In the epidemiological week 02, weekly average number of COVID 19 active cases decreased by 0.5%, in comparison to the previous week  ( 47,505 and 47,734 respectively ) ; during the same time, weekly recovery has decreased by 9.1%  ( 5,636 and 6,203 respectively ) .
[ 18th January 2021, Bangladesh ]  As of 17 January 2021, according to the DGHS Press Release 3,457,453 COVID 19 tests were conducted in Bangladesh with the overall positivity rate of 15.26%  ( 4.23% in last 24 hours )  by 199 laboratories. One  ( 1 )  RT PCR laboratory in Narayanganj  ( US Bangla Molecular Lab, Rupganj ) , one  ( 1 )  GeneXpert laboratory in Pirojpur  ( Mathbaria Upazila Health Complex )  and 16 Rapid Antigen test laboratories have been added to the network of COVID 19 testing laboratories. As of 17 January 2021, test per case is 6.55 which indicates the number of tests required to identify 1 case.
[ 28th April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Participants in many FGDs said that although there were lampposts installed in their block, they were stolen or have since broken, so there is no light at night. This not only increases the risk of injury, but also makes it harder for vulnerable groups to safely access essential facilities without support.
PLAN international Supported 1,079 adolescents to receive counselling on personal and menstrual hygiene management along with raising awareness to the harms of child, early and forced marriage.  Provided 388 couples to receive family planning services.
[ 19 April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  An opportunity to build back more inclusive exists, and it is imperative that humanitarian actors capitalize on this; persons with disabilities should be consulted in the process and reconstruction is done in an accessible manner.
[ 1st Jan  30th June 2021, Bangladesh ]  In light of the recent surge in COVID 19 cases and deaths, the GoB has extended the ongoing closure of all educational institutions across Bangladesh and children have lost 53 per cent of school days  ( 121 out of 230 annual allocations )  until June 2021.
[ 28th April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Lack of lighting also increases fear among community members, making them reluctant to leave their shelters at night. This results in poor hygiene practices, such as open defecation and the building of makeshift latrines in shelters.
[ 22nd June 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: Among the 17 community members interviewed, only two reported having received information about nutrition in the past 12 months, one from NGO volunteers and the other in an NGO training session. Those two said they received advice about eating more vegetables and hygienic food preparation. Twelve interviewees said they faced difficulties accessing information about nutrition in the past 12 months, while all 17 want to receive more information about nutrition. They want to know how to maintain a healthy diet and where to go to get this information.
[ 18th January 2021, Bangladesh ]  In the reported week  ( week 02 ) , the number of international flights has increased by 13.3%, in comparison to the previous week  ( 188 and 166 respectively )  leading to increase in the number of incoming passengers by 15.7%  ( 31,936 and 27,603 respectively ) . In the reported week 178 individuals were sent to Institutional Quarantine after passenger screening at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport  ( HSIA ) .
[ 12th April 2021, Bangladesh ]  The gazette, signed by Cabinet Division Deputy Secretary Rezaul Islam, was issued on Monday morning, which said prompt stern action will be taken against anyone violating the orders. Under the fresh lockdown, all government, semi government, autonomous, private offices and financial institutions will remain closed. But the officers and employees will have to stay in their respective work stations. However, this rule is not applicable to air, sea, river, land ports and their concerned offices.
[ 30th April 2021, Bangladesh ]  All incoming/outgoing passengers, except the children below 10 years old, shall mandatorily possess PCR based COVID 19 negative certificate. The PCR test shall be done within 72 hours of the flight departure time. Outgoing passengers shall also follow the latest restrictions or requirements imposed by the transit/destination country.
[ 28th April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Refugees: It is not only the segregation of the facilities but the lack of privacy around the latrines and bathing areas that makes it challenging for women and girls. Female participants reported skipping showers and delaying going to the toilet when there are people, especially men, gathered near these facilities.
[ 18th January 2021, Bangladesh ]  Between 8 March 2020 and 17 January 2021, according to the DGHS Press Release there were five hundred twenty seven thousand six hundred thirty two  ( 527,632 )  COVID 19 confirmed by rRT PCR, GeneXpert and Rapid Antigen tests including seven thousand nine hundred six  ( 7,906 )  related deaths  ( CFR 1.50% ) . Bangladesh is the top 28 th country in the world and accounts for 0.57% of the COVID 19 disease burden of the world.
[ 12th April 2021, Bangladesh ]  Banks will remain closed amid strict lockdown from Wednesday until April 21, aimed to prevent the increasing rate of Covid 19 infections. All scheduled banks will be closed during the lockdown period, but the officers and employees of the banks should be present at their respective workplaces on time, said the Bangladesh Bank notice issued on Monday.
[ April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Moreover, the high temperatures in the fire affected areas, burnt debris, and flying ash in the surroundings is a potential health risk particularly for vulnerable populations including pregnant women, persons with disabilities, older people, people with respiratory diseases, and children. The scorching summer heat is also adding up to the existing situation and people are getting sick easily.
[ 29th April 2021, Bangladesh ]  The government is considering to extend the ongoing restrictions on public movement and gathering in a bid to stem the spread of Covid 19. Health experts also suggested that the current restrictions should continue to reduce the risk of Covid 19 in the country.
[ 31st dec 2020, Bangladesh ] Refugee: Refugees who meet case definitions receive individual counseling on testing and treatment and are referred to the nearest health facility. Similarly, psychologists and CPVs received training on COVID 19 related support measures.
[ 26th May 2021, Bangladesh ]  Tidal surge, triggered by Cyclone Yaas, has flooded the coastal villages and damaged a number of embankments in the low lying areas of Koyra, Dakope and Paikgachcha upazilas of Khulna on Wednesday. Many villages of these areas have been inundated due to the intrusion of saltwater, putting the houses, croplands and fisheries under tremendous threat.
[ 1st 14th April 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  During the reporting period, five  ( 05 )  new suspected maternal deaths has been reported. In total 39 suspected and confirmed maternal/ deaths of Women of reproductive age  ( WRA,12 49 years )  have been reported in 2021, of which seven  ( 07 )  deaths have been reported from facilities and directly undergone review by Maternal and Perinatal Mortality Surveillance and Response  ( MPMSR ) . Investigation of mortality due to suspected potential infectious causes i.e. SARI, Measles, Cholera, Diphtheria etc. is ongoing in the camps along with death due to maternal causes as high priority.
[ 16th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh is seeing 2,911.46 infections, 2,521.05 recoveries, and 42.02 deaths per million.
[ 18th Dec 2020, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh's Covid 19 fatalities rose to 7,2176 until early Friday with 25 more deaths in the past 24 hours.The mortality rate stood at 1.45%, the Directorate General of Health Services said.
[ 18th January 2021, Bangladesh ]  In the reported week  ( epidemiological week 02, 2021 ) , in comparison to the previous epidemiological week, the number of new weekly COVID 19 cases decreased by 19.5%  ( 5,179 in week 02 and 6,434 in week 01, 2021 )  and the number of COVID 19 new weekly deaths decreased by 19.4%  ( 125 and 155 respectively ) ; overall Case Fatality Ratio  ( CFR )  increase to 1.50 which was 1.49 last week.
[ 22 April 2021, Bangladesh ]  Dhaka division remains the worst hit region, recording most of the deaths – 6,292 or 58.36 percent. Fifty five of the 98 deaths reported today are from Dhaka division and 20 from Chattogram. Six others were reported in Rajshahi, five each in Khulna and Mymensingh, four in Sylhet and three in Rangpur divisions. Bangladesh has so far tested 5,277,112 samples, including 27,787 in the last 24 hours.
[ 29th April 2021, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh is seeing a downward trend in Covid 19 cases as the country registered the lowest daily test positivity rate in six weeks – 9.39% – on Thursday. The country recorded 2,341 new cases and 88 deaths in the 24 hour period between Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
[ 22 April 2021, Bangladesh ]  Bangladesh recorded 98 coronavirus related deaths in the past 24 hours as the deadly second wave of the virus overwhelms hospitals and pushes the health sector to its limits. The virus also infected 4,014 others during the period, the Directorate General of Health Services said in a handout. Coronavirus deaths now stand at 10,781 with a mortality rate of 1.46 percent, according to DGHS. The daily infection rate fell to 14.63 percent from Wednesday's 15.07 percent.
[ Jan 2021, Bangladesh Cox's Bazar ] The map shows the number of people in need of assistance in Ukhiya and Teknaf upazila of Cox's Bazar District by union. The pie charts represent level of monthly achievements by 16 reporting partners compared to targets set out in Food Security Sector's Sector Objective 3 of the Joint Response Plan 2021.According to the JRP2021 which is expected to be released in mid April 2021, FSS targeted 330,401 individuals who are most vulnerable and most at risk of food insecurity with on farm and off farm livelihood support and cash and voucher assistance to build their resilience.
[ 15th December 2020, Bangladesh ] The death toll from Covid 19 rose to 7,129 in Bangladesh on Tuesday as health authorities reported 40 more deaths in 24 hours.The mortality rate is now 1.44 percent, said the Directorate General of Health Services.
[ 22nd Mar 2021, Bangladesh ]  The values indicate a loss of vegetation due to the fire, thus exposing the soil to increased water and wind erosion. To compound the issue of the loss of biological and mechanical slope protection, fires can result in hydrophobic soils and degraded soil structure that heightens erosion, decreases the rate of water infiltration and increases surface run off. Therefore, fire affected areas and the adjoining camps are likely to experience increased risk of downstream flooding, siltation of surface water bodies  ( increasing flood risk further )  and rainfall induced landslides.
[ 29th March 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  In such contexts, women and girls are highly likely to experience greater risks of violence and disrupted access to life saving care and support. The referral pathways must be recirculated amongst the affected population as well as frontline responders. Gender based violence  ( GBV )  actors need to ensure robust presence in the affected areas to assist women and girls. Displaced women and girls without male companions must have access to sex segregated safe spaces as alternative accommodations.
[ 29th March 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  The affected population who is currently displaced is more prone to risks related to health, security, and economic losses.
[ 15th December 2020, Bangladesh ]  Besides, 1877 new Covid 19 cases were recorded during the period, pushing the country's total tally to 494,209.So far, 426,729 patients – 86.35 percent    including 2,884 new ones in the last 24 have recovered.
[ 31st March 2021, Cox's Bazar ]  Camp 9 reported 350 unaccounted individuals without a clear distinction of unaccompanied minors. • Camp 8W and 8E reported 27 and 22 unaccounted individuals respectively without a clear distinction of unaccompanied minors.
[ November 2020, Cox's Bazar ]  Host Community: A new SARI ITC funded by CERF and managed by Friendship and ACF was inaugurated in Bahachara, Cox's Bazar on 26 November. The project, initiated by the Deputy Commissioner's Office, ensures equitable access to isolation services for the host community.