‘Crisis within a Crisis’: Situation Analysis and Post-Fire Incident Rapid Assessment Report of affected Rohingya Camps

Abstract

The Rohingya community is already identified as one of the most vulnerable communities in the world during the pandemic, when cases are steadily rising in Bangladesh. Amidst this crucial situation, a massive fire broke out in the camps of Ukhiya on March 22, 2021. Reports indicate that more than 48,300 people had lost their shelters, belongings and food in the fire and around 92,000 people were impacted as of 30th March 2021. The aim of this report is to assess the impact, current threats, challenges and needs of the affected community and the service providers post-fire incident. We utilized a rapid research design which was a coupling of primary and secondary data to undertake this study. We conducted 15 over-the-phone sessions with affected camp residents and service providers. Additionally, a literature review was conducted to gather significant data from various rapid assessment reports, situation analysis reports, and frequently updated newsletters published between 22nd March 2021 and 30th March 2021. The findings of this rapid assessment are organized into six different sections, in synchronization with the six sectors of Intersectoral Coordination group, Cox’s Bazar, to provide the sector specific information and recommendations.