IOM Bangladesh

17/05/2026

When disasters strike, safe shelter saves lives. In 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, cyclone shelters are a critical lifeline for communities across the coastal belt during natural hazards.

Since 2022, with the generous support of the Japan - The Government of Japan, IOM - UN Migration has renovated 26 cyclone shelters in Cox’s Bazar, helping vulnerable communities better prepare for cyclones, floods, and landslides.

The renovated shelters now provide safer and more dignified spaces for approximately 13,000 people. Improvements include gender-segregated accommodation, enhanced water, sanitation and hygiene facilities, lighting systems, improved accessibility, upgraded access roads, and strengthened shelter management through trained committee members and local volunteers. The renovations also better address the diverse needs of women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities.

The work continues. Five additional cyclone shelters are currently being renovated to help more communities face future disasters with greater safety, preparedness, and resilience.

17/05/2026

14/05/2026

In Cox’s Bazar 🇧🇩, community-led solutions are opening new and innovative pathways to self-reliance.

With the generous support of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, IOM - UN Migration and its local partner PHALS are supporting and host community members to strengthen their skills, create opportunities for self-reliance, and promote localized procurement.

Under this initiative, a BSTI-certified semi-automated soap production factory has been established in a Rohingya camp, reaching 200 participants, including 150 Rohingya refugees and 50 host community members. Through technical training, financial literacy support, and 22 days of wage-supported employment, participants are gaining market-relevant skills while contributing to a more sustainable humanitarian response.

The factory’s production lines can produce up to one million soap bars (both laundry and bathing soap) per month. Currently, 17 participants from both the Rohingya and host communities are actively engaged in production, strengthening their self-reliance and supporting their families.

This initiative promotes self-reliance through sustainable livelihood opportunities while strengthening local market systems. Developed in close coordination with the Livelihoods and Skills Development (LSDS) and WASH sectors, the intervention is based on sector consultations to ensure alignment with demand, enhance localization, and improve the efficiency of the humanitarian response.

13/05/2026

🙏 Grateful for the generous support of the Bangladesh Humanitarian Fund ( ) in strengthening IOM - UN Migration’s humanitarian response for in Cox’s Bazar 🇧🇩. Together, we continue delivering life-saving assistance through:

🏕️ Camp Coordination and Camp Management
⛺️ Emergency Shelter Support
🍳 Cleaner Cooking Fuel (LPG)
🚰 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
🩺 Essential Health Services

With continued partnership and solidarity, we are helping refugee families live with greater safety, dignity, and hope.

13/05/2026

Around 304 million people live outside their country of birth, yet most people stay where they are.​

Migration is global, but not the lived reality for most people. Our new World Migration Report puts the numbers in perspective. ​

Read more: https://worldmigrationreport.iom.int

10/05/2026

নিয়ম মেনে স্মার্টভাবে বিদেশ যান, নিরাপদ থাকুন 🌍✈️

বিদেশে কাজ করতে যেতে চান? আপনার যাত্রা যেন হয় নিরাপদ, বৈধ এবং সচেতন সিদ্ধান্তের মাধ্যমে। অবৈধভাবে বিদেশ যাওয়ার চেষ্টা আপনাকে প্রতারণা, শোষণ এবং ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ পরিস্থিতির মুখে ফেলতে পারে।
তাই, সঠিক প্রক্রিয়া সম্পর্কে জানুন, কাগজপত্র যাচাই করুন এবং সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়ার আগে নির্ভরযোগ্য উৎস থেকে তথ্য নিন।

✅ সচেতন থাকুন
✅ নিরাপদ থাকুন
✅ বৈধ পথে বিদেশ যান

বৈধ পথ, হোক শপথ

Migrate Smart, Migrate Safe. 🌍✈️

Planning to work abroad? Make sure your journey is safe, legal, and informed. Irregular migration can expose you to serious risks, including fraud, exploitation, and unsafe working conditions.
Learn the correct migration process, verify your documents, and seek guidance from authorized sources before making any decision.

✅ Stay informed
✅ Stay protected
✅ Choose safe migration

09/05/2026

𝑫𝙞𝒅 𝒀𝙤𝒖 𝑲𝙣𝒐𝙬?

In Cox’s Bazar 🇧🇩, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is more than just fuel -- it's transforming everyday life.

Through IOM - UN Migration's support of Liquefied Petroleum Gas supply, families can cook safely, reduce health risks, and protect the surrounding environment.

From supporting over 120,900 families to helping safeguard approximately 14,539 hectares of forest, LPG is improving safety, nutrition, and resilience across the camps.

Implemented under the SAFE+2 initiative with partners, this effort continues to promote cleaner, healthier, and safer living conditions for Rohingya refugees.

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09/05/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬!

IOM - UN Migration’s Community Feedback Mechanism (CFM) enables over 500,000 across 17 camps in Cox’s Bazar to share feedback, ask questions, and raise concerns about humanitarian services — receiving approximately 10,000 cases every month.

Through trained staff of 46 Feedback and Information Centers and 43 mobile outreach teams, the CFM ensures inclusive, safe, and confidential access — while strengthening accountability and improving service delivery.

From reporting to resolution, every step is designed to listen, respond, and build trust within the community.

▶️ Watch the video to see how CFM works in action
🔗 To learn more about IOM’s Zite Manager platform, visit: https://www.zitemanager.org/

07/05/2026

At the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) 2026, the Government of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 reaffirms its commitment to the effective implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), supported by IOM - UN Migration 🌏

Bangladesh’s pledges focus on:
🏛️ Strengthening migration governance through evidence‑based approaches
📈 Enhancing access to migration and reintegration services
🚺 Advancing gender‑responsive labour migration
🌐 Strengthening structured diaspora engagement for sustainable development
💰 Promoting ethical recruitment and reducing the costs of migration
💡 Developing integrated skills development and training systems for migrant workers

These commitments reflect a people‑centred, whole‑of‑government approach to governance and Bangladesh’s continued engagement in GCM review and implementation.

02/05/2026

In Bangladesh, many migrants return home after facing hardship abroad, often with limited resources and uncertain futures.​

After years of exploitation, Moharaj returned home and rebuilt his life with support from IOM’s Prottasha programme. With reintegration assistance, he runs a small business and supports his family, becoming a source of hope in his community.​

As we approach the International Migration Review Forum ( ), this story highlights efforts to advance the Global Compact for Migration (GCM), in particular, objective 21 – Dignified return and reintegration​.

Read the full story: bit.ly/4cWBdYg​