Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Massive Fire Displaces 2,000 in Rohingya Refugee Camp

1/22/2026

37 8

Summary

Story summary

A massive fire in Camp 16 of the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on January 20, 2026, destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced over 2,000 people.
There were no fatalities, but many residents lost essential belongings.
Relief agencies, including the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Norwegian Refugee Council, provide emergency aid.
They urge funding to build safer shelters after aid cuts halted earlier plans.

1 of 1

Story summary

A massive fire in Camp 16 of the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on January 20, 2026, destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced over 2,000 people.
There were no fatalities, but many residents lost essential belongings.
Relief agencies, including the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Norwegian Refugee Council, provide emergency aid.
They urge funding to build safer shelters after aid cuts halted earlier plans.