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Update on Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak

June 12, 2026

Executive summary The Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) is affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with confirmed DRC cases in Ituri, Nord-Kivu, and Sud-Kivu provinces and Uganda cases linked to the DRC outbreak...

Phuong Pham, PhD, MPH

The Humanitarian Sector in 2030 - Trends and Drivers of Change

May 22, 2026

The humanitarian sector is entering one of the most significant periods of transformation since the modern international humanitarian system emerged after the Second World War. Traditional assumptions regarding multilateral leadership, stable donor...

Michael VanRooyen, MD, MPH

Climate Refugees and the Urgent Reconceptualization of Human Rights

May 13, 2026

A subtle yet significant revolution in the character of human displacement is being witnessed in the twenty-first century. In contrast to the old generation of refugees who have fled war or persecution, more and more people are having to go away because...

Mohammad Tarikul Islam

Forced Migration in Bangladesh Geopolitical Reality, Human Security Fear and Diplomatic Efforts

April 09, 2026

Bangladesh is currently housing more than one million Rohingya refugees, which raises severe questions regarding the safety of the populace. Although international responses to the violence have historically been divided, with governments focusing on...

Mohammad Tarikul Islam

How climate change threatens human security in Bangladesh?

April 06, 2026

Introduction Climate change, one of the most urgent problems of our day, endangers the lives and way of life of billions of people. Climate change is a pressing issue that only appears to get worse, as seen by an uptick in natural disasters, refugee...

Mohammad Tarikul Islam

The Alarming Public Health Impacts of Disasters Need Urgent Attention

December 18, 2025

With a decade of experience generating impactful resilience research in South and Southeast Asia, HHI Resilient Communities remains committed to supporting community resilience through evidence-based research, collaborations, engagements, and actionable...

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How does Climate Diplomacy accelerate Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in the Global South? Bangladesh Perspective

November 03, 2025

In light of increasing evidence of the impacts of climate change, it is perceived as one of the foremost challenges of the 21 st century. There is a growing apprehension worldwide that reaching the consensus and commitment necessary to take action...

In pursuit of an effective local government to localize disaster management in the global south: Bangladesh perspective

November 03, 2025

Local governments play a crucial role in all phases of disaster management, encompassing prevention, readiness, response, and recovery. Local governments are typically the first to respond to a crisis, so their actions are critical to mitigating its...

The Humanitarian Crisis of the Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: Issues with their Living and the Host Government's Repatriation Initiatives

September 30, 2025

The sociocultural fabric of the region has been severely strained by the extended coexistence of more than a million refugees and the local population in a densely populated and resource-constrained environment. The Rohingya have lost their ties to the...

Development, Governance, and Disaster Nexus: Bangladesh Viewpoint

September 30, 2025

Good governance is expected to make disaster risk reduction a policy priority, allocating the necessary resources, ensuring and enforcing implementation, assigning accountability for failures, and facilitating participation by all relevant stakeholders...

How can collaboration support community resilience? 10 impact lessons over 10 years of programming in Asia

October 13, 2025

(Part 3 of 3) By HHI Resilient Communities Collaboration is another cornerstone of community resilience building. It brings together diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives needed to address complex challenges like disasters and climate change. It...

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How can communication support community resilience? 10 impact lessons over 10 years of programming in Asia

October 07, 2025

(Part 2 of 3) By HHI Resilient Communities Communication is a fundamental tool of community resilience because it builds collective understanding, empowerment, and action. It creatively transforms and demystifies technical data, analysis, and plans into...