Supporting Communities Through Flood Response

As Bangladesh faces continued heavy rainfall, landslides, and widespread flooding across several districts, including Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachari, Grameenphone stands beside affected communities with timely humanitarian support. Recognizing the urgent needs arising from the disaster, Grameenphone has launched a comprehensive flood response initiative aimed at providing immediate relief and essential services to vulnerable families.

In partnership with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the initiative includes the distribution of 7-day food parcels to 10,000 flood-affected households, deployment of 10 Mobile Medical Teams to deliver healthcare services and essential medicines, and operation of 5 Mobile Water Treatment Plants to ensure access to safe drinking water in affected areas. These interventions are designed to address some of the most critical needs faced by communities impacted by the floods.

Emergency response activities are already underway in several locations. In Banshkhali Upazila of Chattogram, safe drinking water is being supplied through a Mobile Water Treatment Plant, while humanitarian relief support continues in flood-affected communities across the area. In Bandarban Municipality, Mobile Medical Teams are providing healthcare consultations and medicines to affected residents, helping reduce health risks associated with the ongoing emergency.

This rapid deployment reflects one of Grameenphone’s fastest humanitarian responses in collaboration with BDRCS, enabling life-saving assistance to reach communities when it is needed most. Beyond immediate relief, the initiative seeks to help families cope with the challenges created by the disaster, including disrupted access to food, healthcare, and clean water.

Through this effort, Grameenphone reaffirms its commitment to supporting communities during times of crisis and contributing to stronger resilience in the face of natural disasters. By working together with trusted partners and local communities, we continue to stand beside the people of Bangladesh and help ensure that support reaches those who need it most.