Rohingya woman dies, child injured in Ukhiya camp landslide
A 19-year-old Rohingya woman died and a 3-year-old child was injured when a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall buried their shelter in Camp-8 East, Block D-5, of the Balukhali Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, on July 20, 2026. Local residents and volunteers conducted rescue operations, and the injured child was transported to a local hospital.
Hazard specifics
Trigger / cause
heavy rainfall
Involved entities
1 RecordShelter in Block D-5
Named victims
2 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibi Hafsa | 19 · Female | Dead | — |
| Abdul Majid | 3 · Male | Hospitalized | Relation to others: Son of Bibi Hafsa |
Bibi Hafsa
Abdul Majid
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
8 APBn confirmed the incident; local residents conducted initial rescue operations.
Volunteer Group
Organized groups of individuals offering free services
Local volunteers and residents conducted rescue operations for the family.
Other
Other response agencies
The injured child was transported and admitted to the nearby GK Hospital for treatment.