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Islamic Relief warns community ahead Cyclone Sitrang
The deep depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining was being formed around 2 October 2022. Later, it had intensified into a cyclonic storm named “Sitrang”, over the east-central bay and adjoining west central bay. Finally, the cyclone hit the ground...
Escaping early marriage in Bangladesh: Marufa’s story
Early marriage – often called child marriage – is common in rural Bangladesh despite laws preventing girls marrying before age 18. However social pressure, a lack of opportunities for women and girls, and the harsh realities of poverty often leave parents feeling they...
Islamic Relief organizes Art Exhibition to mark disaster preparedness day
To mark the occasion of disaster preparedness day, Islamic Relief Bangladesh organized a daylong Art exhibition at National museum at Dhaka on 14 March. Recently Islamic Relief organised an art competition which was designed on “Urban Disaster and Preparedness” and a...
Islamic Relief celebrates International Women’s Day
Bangladesh country office celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March and hosted a small event. Five speakers were invited to share their insights including two female MPs of national assembly, a female ward counselor, a famous female director and a University...
Duloy Bibi turns around with Islamic Relief’s help
This is the story of an aged woman, Duloy BiBi who lives in Lakhairgram in Kanaighat upazila under Sylhet division. Duloy BiBi who is 52 years old lives with her husband Israk Ali who is physically challenged and unable to support her for any work. They have two...
Multi-Purpose Cash Grants and Hygiene Kits among the Flood Victims of Sylhet
Bangladesh: On 27 July 2022 Islamic Relief has distributed Multi-Purpose Cash Grants and Hygiene Kits among the flood victims of Sylhet City Corporation's extended Ward 40 under its Alert B042 project. The Mayor of Sylhet City Corporation Ariful Haque...
Response to Flash Flood in North-eastern Region of Bangladesh 2022
A severe flash flood occurred in the north-eastern part of Sylhet and Sunamganj. Heavy rainfall over the past couple of weeks in the north-eastern Indian region led to increase the water level of Sylhet region in Bangladesh. About 2 million people residing on the bank...
Roundtable on Leave No One Behind: Inclusion of Ethnic Minorities in achieving SDG 2030
On 19 May, Islamic Relief Bangladesh in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples Development Services organised a Roundtable titled “Leave No One Behind: Inclusion of Ethnic Minorities in achieving SDG 2030” at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall, The Daily Star. The...
Islamic Relief responds to massive fire in FDMN camp
Islamic Relief is scaling up to provide emergency shelter and sanitation to thousands of people made homeless by the devastating fire at Balukali refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Around 10,000 shelters have been destroyed and almost 90,000 people affected. An...
Global Campaigns on ‘Gender Justice’
Islamic Relief is committed to build a just society and advocates for the rights of the women through its various initiatives. As an Islamic faith inspired organisation we affirm our commitment to uphold gender justice through developing ‘Islamic Gender Justice...