Landslide at Rohingya Refugee Camp School in Bangladesh Kills Eight
A landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains has killed eight people, including seven children and a teacher, at a girls' school in a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh.
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Eight people have died after a landslide struck a girls’ school in a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh. The victims include seven children and a teacher, according to Al Jazeera.
The landslide occurred following days of heavy monsoon rains that destabilized hillsides in Cox’s Bazar district, where numerous refugee camps are located. Rescue workers pulled bodies from thick mud and debris that buried parts of the school building. The BBC reported that emergency teams worked through the night to search for possible survivors.
The school was situated in an area known for its vulnerability to landslides during the annual monsoon season. Overcrowded conditions and deforestation for shelter construction have increased the risk of such disasters in the camp. Humanitarian agencies have repeatedly warned of the dangers posed by building schools and shelters on unstable slopes.
This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the refugee settlements, home to nearly a million Rohingya who fled violence in Myanmar. The deaths underscore the precarious living conditions faced by displaced populations during extreme weather events. No further casualties have been reported, but assessments are ongoing.