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Key statistics

1 million

people were displaced or stateless (or returning from forced displacement) within the country at the end of 2024

136,630

Bangladeshis were refugees, asylum-seekers or in need of international protection worldwide at the end of 2024

$255.5 million

are needed in 2025 to ensure that operations and programmes in Bangladesh are sustained

More than one million Rohingya refugees live in the largest refugee camp in the world in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. They are an ethnic minority who have been denied citizenship in Myanmar, making them the world’s largest stateless population. Most arrived in 2017, fleeing persecution, large-scale violence and human rights violations.

The Rohingya population relies entirely on humanitarian assistance for protection, food, water, shelter and health. They live in temporary shelters in a highly congested camp setting in Cox’s Bazar, and on the island of Bhasan Char. With Bangladesh ranking third in the world among the States most hit by natural disasters, Rohingya refugees are highly exposed to weather-related hazards, such as cyclones, flooding and landslides.
 
UNHCR works to support the Government of Bangladesh to provide essential services and meet the protection needs of refugees, including special services for women, children and people with disabilities. UNHCR’s support is extended to host communities while continuously working towards solutions to ensure that refugees can return in a safe, dignified, voluntary and sustainable way once conditions in Myanmar allow.

Strategy and results

This section provides key information related to the Global Appeal and Global Report.

Strategy

Latest multi-year strategy, outlining key priorities and a comprehensive overview of operational plans as part of the Global Appeal.

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Indicators and targets

Indicators and targets enable operations to establish their benchmarks and targets for comparison with results.

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Annual Results Report

Latest Annual Results Report highlighting key achievements from the year and published as part of the Global Report.

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Population and financial overview

Bangladesh

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Strategy

For more information about our work in Bangladesh:

Are you looking for more data on displacement in Bangladesh?

Visit the UNHCR data portal for the latest data and statistics on forcibly displaced and stateless people.

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Refworld

Find legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection.

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Office contact details

UNHCR Representation Office, Dhaka (BGDDA)

Street Address:
UN House, House 1 (2nd floor), Road 86/88, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3474, 1000 Dhaka, Bangladesh

Phone:
+8802 5505 1946~1952

Fax:
+8802 5505 1848

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT +6

Working hours

  • Monday: 8:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 8:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 8:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 8:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: closed
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: 8:00 - 17:00

UNHCR Sub-Office (BGDCO)

Street and mailing address:
Motel Road (Probal), 4700 Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Phone:
+880 341 64380

Fax:
+880 341 63870

Email:
[email protected]

Time zone:
GMT +5.3

Working hours

  • Monday: 8:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 8:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 8:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 8:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: closed
  • Saturday: closed
  • Sunday: 8:00 - 17:00