IRC Donate☰ Rohingya crisis Bangladesh Nearly 1 million Rohingya have fled violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State to Cox’s Bazar, a district in Bangladesh. The IRC is responding with health care, protection for vulnerable women and children, and emergency support for the refugees. Country facts Total population: 163 million People displaced by crisis: Almost 1 million Rohingya refugees Rank in Humanitarian Development Index : 139 of 188 IRC response Started work in Bangladesh: 2018 People assisted: 128,178 Crisis briefing After fleeing shocking violence in Myanmar, nearly 1 million Rohingya are now living just across the border in Bangladesh in the world’s biggest refugee camp. Despite the welcome they have received, many are now struggling to imagine a future for themselves. What caused the current crisis in Bangladesh? What are the main humanitarian challenges in Bangladesh? How does the IRC help in Bangladesh? What more needs to be done? SEE ALL News and features Coronavirus response What front-line health workers learned after a year fighting COVID-19 The coronavirus pandemic has put the unflagging dedication of health workers around the globe in the spotlight. Read the article Video Yasmin: Refugee. Community Volunteer. Refugee Advocate. Watch the video Video First COVID-19 case confirmed in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Watch the video COVID-19 response The coronavirus reaches the world’s largest refugee camp: inside the IRC's response Read and share Video Building a COVID-19 treatment center in the world's largest refugee camp Watch the video Press releases COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh reach 1 million, causing major concern for Rohingya refugees July 13, 2021 New IRC analysis: Domestic partners perpetrate 94% of gender-based violence against Rohingya women in Cox’s Bazar January 24, 2021 VISIT OUR MEDIA CENTER Crisis Watch Who We Are Where We Work What We Do How To Help Latest Contact Us Donor Help Code of Conduct Ethics Hotline Our efficiency 87% Program services 8% Management & general 5% Fundraising Donate Join our mailing list Get the latest news about the IRC's innovative programs, compelling stories about our clients and how you can make a difference. Subscribe Follow us Global Affiliates: IRC UK Stichting Vluchteling Respecting Your Privacy Terms and Conditions International Rescue Committee is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. EIN number 13-5660870. Copyright © International Rescue Committee, 2021 × Help us send emergency aid to Afghanistan and crisis zones worldwide.Donate now