This in itself brings new challenges to the massive humanitarian response in Bangladesh that is under way. It is the world’s biggest refugee settlement. As a result of the crisis in Rakhine State, the Kutupalong refugee settlement in Cox’s Bazar now hosts more than 560,000 refugees.
Bangladesh and its people have responded generously, providing safety, shelter and support to refugees. More than 670,000 Rohigya refugees have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh since 25 August.