Dhaka, April 4: The situation in Bangladesh’s overcrowded refugee camps is deteriorating. Following cuts in food aid, thousands of Rohingya refugees are struggling to survive, raising concerns about the rapidly worsening humanitarian conditions.
According to a report by the British newspaper The Independent, the 1.2 million Rohingya refugees living in these dire camps receive only $12 per person each month. This amount has long been deemed insufficient by this persecuted community that fled Myanmar.
The report highlights that most Rohingya, who escaped brutal attacks by Myanmar’s military in 2017, are not legally allowed to work in Bangladesh. As a result, they are entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance for survival.
Under a new tiered system implemented by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), aid will now be determined based on family needs. Approximately 17% of beneficiaries will receive only $7 per month.
About one-third of the population, categorized as “extremely food insecure,” will continue to receive $12.
Camp resident Mohammad Rahim expressed, “It’s very hard to understand how we will survive on just $7. Our children will suffer the most.” He noted that even before the cuts, he and his wife struggled to feed their three children.
He added, “I am deeply concerned that people may face severe hunger, and some may die due to lack of food.”
The report also emphasized that cuts in foreign aid in 2025 have exacerbated the crisis in the camps, particularly for children. With schools closed, incidents of abduction, child marriage, and child labor have surged. It was reported that funding for Rohingya people dropped to nearly half in 2025, and this year it has fallen to just 19%.
The report stated, “Hungry, tired, and desperate camp residents are wondering how they will live going forward.” On Tuesday, dozens of Rohingya protested against the new system, demanding the restoration of full rations. Many held posters with slogans like “Food is our right, not an option.”
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