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UN-Bangladesh $710M Appeal 60% Funded, Rohingya Gap Widens

6/2/2026

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The United Nations and Bangladesh launched a $710.5 million appeal that is 60 % funded and 26 % lower than last year.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees warned that the funding gap could worsen conditions for roughly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Since early 2024, about 150,000 new Rohingya have arrived, creating overcrowded camps where residents face extreme weather and disease risk.
Camp residents also lack adequate food, shelter, healthcare and education.

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Story summary

The United Nations and Bangladesh launched a $710.5 million appeal that is 60 % funded and 26 % lower than last year.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees warned that the funding gap could worsen conditions for roughly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
Since early 2024, about 150,000 new Rohingya have arrived, creating overcrowded camps where residents face extreme weather and disease risk.
Camp residents also lack adequate food, shelter, healthcare and education.