In collaboration with national NGO partners, WFP is on the ground delivering immediate relief to communities hardest-hit. Some 60,000 families - 300,000 people - are receiving fortified biscuits to address urgent food needs. Distributions have already commenced in Cumilla, Feni, Noakhali, and Moulvibazar, and will soon start in Laxmipur and Cox's Bazar districts.
"With supplies disrupted, thousands of families are still stranded in shelters without any food," said Simone Parchment, WFP Representative in Bangladesh. "Our focus is on delivering emergency assistance to the people who have been displaced and lack the means to cook for themselves."
The flooding, which has been worsening since 20 August, has caused extensive damage to infrastructure, leaving many communities stranded and without access to essential services.
Starting 26 August, WFP has joined a rapid assessment mission led by the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office. Based on the needs identified, WFP stands ready to scale up its response if required, including through the provision of food packages and cash-based support where markets are functioning. Additionally, the organization is preparing to launch cash-for-work schemes aimed at rebuilding critical infrastructure such as canals, roads, and embankments.
About WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
