Disaster and displacement in the Asia Pacific: new realities and challenges
In August 2025, relentless monsoon rains swept through Bangladesh, a country consistently ranked among the world’s most disaster affected countries. In Cox’s Bazar, nearly 2,000 shelters were destroyed in refugee camps by floods and landslides, leaving already displaced persons exposed to heightened risk. Relief workers described how access roads were cut, water and sanitation facilities inundated, and health services stretched thin. For many, the lack of formal documentation meant their protection options were limited.
30 September 2025
