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Climate disasters have displaced nearly 5 million people in Bangladesh: IOM

According to the IOM, climate-related disasters have led to the displacement of nearly 5 million people across Bangladesh.

The Business Standard ยท 22 July 2026, 12:50 PM

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that climate change impacts have displaced approximately 5 million people in Bangladesh. Dr. Laura Tomm-Bonde, Chief of Mission for IOM Bangladesh, shared these figures during a relief distribution event for flood-affected families in Chattogram's Banshkhali Upazila on Monday, 22 July.

According to a press release, Dr. Tomm-Bonde highlighted that Bangladesh remains one of the most disaster-prone nations globally due to the ongoing effects of climate change.