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Dhaka, 24 February 2025- The Government of Japan has provided the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with $ 3.2 million in assistance for a comprehensive plan to assist the displaced and affected population in Noakhali, Laxmipur and Feni, three of the most flood-affected districts of Eastern Bangladesh.
 
An Exchange of Notes was signed by H.E. Mr. SAIDA Shinichi, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, and Mr. Lance Bonneau, Chief of Mission, IOM Bangladesh.
 
The project will reach approximately 500,000 displaced people in total, implementing the repair and renovation of evacuation shelters, creation of livelihood opportunities, and strengthening community resilience and capacity to deal with disasters and associated displacement.
 
Ambassador SAIDA expressed his hope that the support from the Government of Japan would improve the living conditions of displaced people in Bangladesh.
 
“I’m hopeful for this comprehensive plan to improve the living conditions for displaced people who were affected by the Cyclone Remal and series of floods. This plan is fundamental to protect populations, enhance service delivery for populations in temporary displacement and promote durable solutions for populations in protracted displacement. Japan will continue to work towards sustainable solutions and will cooperate with international organizations such as IOM.” said Ambassador SAIDA. 
 
“The unprecedented flooding in eastern Bangladesh last year left millions facing hardship and loss of livelihoods. As we work towards recovery, IOM remains committed to supporting the most affected communities in Noakhali, Laxmipur, and Feni by structurally reinforcing evacuation shelters, enhancing capacity of shelter committee members to coordinate evacuation responses, restoring livelihoods, and enhancing community resilience. Through this partnership, we aim to ensure that the affected population, including those displaced, receive the necessary assistance to rebuild their lives. We are grateful for the support of the Government of Japan and our partners in advancing sustainable solutions for those impacted by this disaster.” said Mr. Lance Bonneau, Chief of Mission, IOM Bangladesh.
 
Since last September, Japan provided assistance worth USD 1 million to the flood-affected areas through UNHCR and UNICEF, and provided emergency humanitarian aid worth USD 2 million to the Japan Platform, a platform of Japanese NGOs, to launch a program to provide emergency relief in eastern Bangladesh. Furthermore, the Japanese Commerce & Industry Association in Dhaka and the Japanese Association in Dhaka donated a total of 200,000 Bangladesh Taka to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society to support individuals and families affected by the floods.