BRAC USA Stories

Bangladesh | “Worst floods in three decades”: 3 million people impacted 5,000 BRAC staff on the ground providing emergency relief support DHAKA, 22 August 2024: 3 million people are stranded in catastrophic flash floods in Bangladesh spanning eight districts across the eastern and southern parts of the country. At least one person has been reported...

Bangladesh is facing a crucial turning point in history. The country has experienced unprecedented loss of life, violence, and destruction over the past month, alongside unmatched courage, sacrifice, and resilience shown by its young people. We deeply mourn the loss of so many lives. In a country where almost a third of the population is...

This blog is authored by Joe Brammer, Partnerships Manager (Bilaterals) at BRAC UK.  Since the sudden announcement that the UK General election will take place on July 4th 2024, many development practitioners have been looking ahead and wondering what the government’s future plans will be for the sector. Only recently, in November last year, the...

A MAN NAVIGATES THE FLOODWATERS IN SUNAMGANJ, NORTHEASTERN BANGLADESH DHAKA, June 19, 2024 – Just as Bangladesh recovers from Cyclone Remal, which impacted 4.6 million people and destroyed 35,000 houses, the northeastern region has been hit by flash flooding. 1.25 million people have been affected, with more than 30,000 people seeking shelter, according to early estimates. The situation...

BANGLADESH – Cyclone Remal has left behind a trail of destruction. Fisheries, livestock, and croplands have been washed away, affecting immediate and long-term livelihoods. Early estimates by BRAC suggest a long-term economic loss of approximately £100 Million. In total, the cyclone damaged 173,866 houses, and caused 16 fatalities. The fisheries and livestock sectors reported a...