by Hafizur Rahman
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh | April 2, 2026
Japan has pledged 17.5 million US dollars to support Rohingya refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, amid rising humanitarian needs and declining global funding.
According to the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh, 16.5 million dollars will be channeled through United Nations agencies, while the remaining 1 million dollars will be distributed through Japanese non-governmental organizations.
The organizations involved include IVY, Peace Winds Japan, Plan International Japan, Save the Children Japan, and World Vision Japan. The funding will be used to provide food, healthcare, education, and other essential services for refugees and host communities.
Japan stated that it will continue to support people in Bangladesh and assist those considered most vulnerable. The assistance also aims to strengthen community resilience in areas affected by the refugee crisis.
The funding is expected to provide relief to thousands of Rohingya refugees living in camps, where humanitarian conditions remain fragile.
