Bangladesh Flood Relief

The situation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is experiencing severe flooding due to heavy monsoon rains and Cyclone Remal, which struck on May 26, 2024. The cyclone has affected 4.6 million people across 8 districts, leaving many in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The situation is further compounded by civil unrest, with government services disrupted and local community groups managing security. The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief reports that 11 out of 64 districts are underwater, severely impacting livelihoods and infrastructure.

Human Impact:

Deaths: 18
⁠Displaced: 4.6 million moved to emergency shelters
Affected Districts: Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Feni, Chattogram, Noakhali, Comilla, Khagrachari
⁠Power and Communication: 928,000 people without power, 1,807 cell towers out of service

Immediate Needs:

Evacuation support
⁠Emergency shelter
⁠Drinking water
⁠Non-food items (e.g., candles, lighters, tarpaulins)
⁠Cooked food and food packages
⁠Mobile latrines
⁠Medical supplies and medicine
⁠Protection from gender-based violence (GBV)

Frequently asked questions

Who are HCI’s partners on the ground?

Due to security reasons and to protect the privacy of our partners, we cannot disclose this information.
HCI’s due diligence on partner selection follows a rigorous process consisting of the following steps:

⁠Obtaining an organisational profile that gives HCI insights into the functionality of the organisation, including but not limited to its audited financials, its annual reports, and its operational policies and procedures.
Running a media and legal background check on the organisation, its board members, and its senior staff.
3.⁠ ⁠In person and/or video call meetings with senior level staff along with HCI’s legal representative present.