By Hafizur Rahman & Ro Maung Shwe
July 8, 2026
A deadly landslide struck a Girls’ Qur’an Memorization Center (Hifth Center) in Rohingya Camp 5, Sub-Block A3, Majhi Shobbir, at around 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, leaving several Hifth students dead and injured.
According to local sources, more than 30 female students were inside the center when the landslide occurred. Community members immediately rushed to the scene and began rescue efforts before professional emergency teams arrived. Rescue teams later continued the operation, searching through the debris for survivors.
According to the final incident report, 14 people were rescued from the collapsed building. Among them, 8 people died and 6 others were injured and are receiving treatment at different health facilities.
“The voices that once filled the madrassa with Qur’an recitation were replaced by cries for help. It is a pain our community will never forget.” A neighbor said.
Of the eight fatalities, four died at the scene, including three children and one teacher. The other four later died in hospitals—two at Camp 3 GK Hospital, one at Camp 6 IRC Hospital, and one at Camp 5 Friendship Hospital.
“When we heard the landslide, everyone ran without thinking. We dug through the mud with our hands because every life was precious but we were unable to save all.” A Rohingya man who recovered two death bodies.
The six injured survivors are currently receiving treatment at health facilities in the camps: three at Camp 3 IOM Health Facility, two at Camp 6 IRC Hospital, and one at Camp 2W IOM Health Facility.
“These young girls came here seeking the knowledge of the Holy Qur’an. Their loss is not only a tragedy for their families but for our entire community. We ask everyone to pray for them and stand together in this difficult time.” A religious leader said.
On 06 July 2026, eight Rohingya refugees, including women and children, were killed in three separate landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. In Camp-15, Camp-11, and Camp-7.
The landslide has left the community in deep sorrow. Families, neighbors, and humanitarian workers gathered at the scene throughout the rescue operation, while emergency teams worked to assist those affected.
The incident has highlighted the danger of landslides during the monsoon season in the Rohingya camps. Authorities and humanitarian agencies continue to monitor the situation and support the affected families.
