IOM Bangladesh

23/09/2026

From the paths people walk every day to the health centres they rely on, 🇦🇺 Australia’s partnership with IOM - UN Migration is helping deliver services for the Rohingya community in Cox’s Bazar camps 🇧🇩.

The Australian High Commission Bangladesh team visited the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar to meet Rohingya community members, volunteers and frontline humanitarian workers, and see how Australia’s partnership with IOM supports essential services across the camps.

The delegation visited Camp Development and Disaster Risk Reduction interventions, Protection services, Primary Healthcare and the Infectious Disease Treatment Centre (IDTC), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities.

Together, these interventions help people access essential services, strengthen resilience to crises and improve safety, health and well-being across the camps.

🤝 Thank you to the Australian High Commission, Bangladesh for its continued partnership and support for the Rohingya humanitarian response.

20/09/2026

Ten years ago today, IOM joined the United Nations system.

Since then, we have worked across the UN and with partners worldwide to support people on the move and help make migration safer and more dignified for all.

Together, we keep moving forward 💙

17/09/2026

A blanket on a cold night. A solar lamp when the sun goes down. A mosquito net that helps a child sleep more safely. A kitchen set that makes preparing a family meal a little easier. A floor mat that helps keep a family's shelter cleaner and more comfortable every day. For families living in the camps of Cox’s Bazar, these everyday items can make a real difference.

With support from the Bangladesh Humanitarian Fund ( ), IOM is providing essential household items to vulnerable Rohingya families, helping them meet basic household needs with greater safety and dignity.

More than 5,000 households have received essential items including blankets, floor mats, solar lamps, mosquito nets and kitchen sets.

The assistance is based on door-to-door assessments, with priority given to families facing heightened vulnerabilities, including children, older people, persons with disabilities, female-headed households and families caring for Extremely Vulnerable Individuals.

For some families, receiving a package may seem like a simple moment. But behind each item is something very human: a safer night, a more comfortable home, and one less worry for a family already facing difficult circumstances.

In Cox’s Bazar, humanitarian assistance is often about meeting immediate needs while helping people live with greater dignity.

Every person deserves that.

16/09/2026

Stronger partnerships begin with listening, sharing priorities and exploring where we can do more together.

Today, IOM Bangladesh was pleased to welcome H.E. Ramis Şen, Ambassador of 🇹🇷 Türkiye to 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, for a positive exchange on the Rohingya response and humanitarian assistance.

The discussion provided an opportunity to share perspectives on the current situation, humanitarian priorities and areas where continued cooperation could support vulnerable communities.

IOM appreciates Türkiye’s longstanding engagement in the Rohingya response and looks forward to continuing constructive dialogue and exploring opportunities for collaboration.

16/09/2026

When the stormy wind picks up, or heavy rain starts falling, or on the night of a heavy cold wave, a family should be able to stay inside their shelter without wondering whether it will hold. It’s a basic human right to stay under a strong roof that ensures that a family feels safe without spending the night worrying. 🏠

For many families in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar 🇧🇩, keeping a safe shelter requires regular repairs. A damaged wall, broken frame or leaking roof can make everyday life much harder, especially for older people, persons with disabilities, women caring for their families and others who may need extra support.

From April to September 2026, IOM helped more than 10,300 Rohingya families from 11 camps repair and strengthen their shelters. Families receive the materials and practical guidance they need, with support that helps them make repairs safely and maintain their shelters over time.

For one family, it may mean fixing a damaged wall. For another, securing a weak structure before the next storm. Small repairs can make a big difference to how safely a family sleeps, cooks, rests and goes about daily life.

With support from the Bangladesh Humanitarian Fund ( ) and Japan - The Government of Japan, IOM is working alongside Rohingya communities to help families live in safer and more secure shelters.

Because feeling safe at home should not be a luxury. 🏠

15/09/2026

A simple blue flame is transforming lives in the world’s largest refugee settlement.

Before liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution, many families relied on firewood for cooking, exposing women and girls to safety risks and putting pressure on surrounding forests.

In 2018, IOM and partners introduced the LPG Programme in Cox’s Bazar. Today, it has grown into one of the world’s largest refugee energy programmes, helping protect more than 14,500 hectares of forest shared by Rohingya and host communities.

With support from the Bangladesh Humanitarian Fund, alongside SAFE+2 and other partners, IOM is helping keep this life-changing programme going and protect both people and the environment.

10/09/2026

Need someone to talk to?
We are here to listen. You are not alone.

Reaching out for support is a sign of strength. If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, IOM - UN Migration's Telecounselling Service is here to provide confidential support and help connect you to the right services.

Our service provides:
• Confidential emotional support
• Su***de prevention and response support
• Information and referrals to MHPSS services
• Support for Rohingya refugees and host communities

Today, on ***dePreventionDay reminds us that talking, listening and reaching out can make a difference.

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09/09/2026

One conversation could change everything!

A question.
Listening ears.
Moment of understanding.
A connection to help.

Su***de prevention starts long before a crisis. It starts when communities feel safe to talk, when stigma gives way to understanding, and when trusted people know how to listen and respond.

Marking the ***dePreventionDay, we are strengthening communities to recognize warning signs, offer support & connect people to make proper and safe conversation possible.

Start the conversation.
Listen without judgement.
Connect people to support.

Because being there is the first step towards hope.


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08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Australia values its longstanding partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh. Together, we support humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees and host communities, strengthen border management, promote safe and regular migration pathways, and collaborate on efforts to combat people smuggling and human trafficking.

Australian High Commissioner Susan Ryle recently met with IOM Bangladesh Chief of Mission Dr Laura Tomm-Bonde to discuss our shared priorities and how we can continue to strengthen our collaboration. Discussions focused on timely data sharing, regular updates, and advancing localisation to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of our collective efforts.