Catholic charity leads relief after landslides kill Rohingya in Bangladesh

At least 20 people have reportedly died in the series of landslides that swept through refugee camps and communities in southeastern Bangladesh after heavy monsoon rains last week.

A Catholic charity is one of the organizations helping survivors.

Caritas Bangladesh mobilized local staff and community volunteers, who went door to door sharing early warning messages and helping families in high-risk areas move to safety before the worst of the rains arrived.

“Our Emergency Response Program team in the Rohingya camps in Coxʼs Bazar is working in close coordination with the Camp-in-Charge offices to provide emergency shelter assistance, WASH support, and dignity kits to affected households, enabling them to meet their immediate needs,” said Apurbo Mrong, director of programs at Caritas Bangladesh.

The team is also maintaining close communication with government authorities and United Nations sector partners to assess emerging needs and identify gaps in services, Mrong said.

Caritas Bangladesh staff and volunteers at a camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, in July 2026. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Caritas Bangladesh

“Together with the support of Caritas Internationalis…