by Hafizur Rahman
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh | May 14, 2026
The number of Rohingya refugees registered in camps in Bangladesh has continued to increase, according to the latest report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
UNHCR reported that approximately 149,769 Rohingya refugees were newly registered in Bangladesh between December 2024 and March 31, 2026, reflecting continued displacement linked to conflict and insecurity in Rakhine State.
According to the report, 2,780 new arrivals were registered in March alone. By the end of February, the cumulative number of new registrations since late 2024 had already reached 146,989.
UNHCR said the total Rohingya refugee population currently registered in camps in Bangladesh stands at approximately 1,194,123.
The agency stated that violence, displacement, and instability in Rakhine State have continued to force Rohingya families to flee their homes and seek refuge across the border.
The report further noted that more than one million Rohingya refugees currently living in Bangladesh arrived after the mass displacement of 2017, while tens of thousands had entered during earlier periods, including the 1990s.
UNHCR said biometric registration of new arrivals is continuing in the camps as additional families enter Bangladesh.
Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly warned that ongoing conflict in Rakhine State could lead to further displacement in the coming months.
