In the local area, humanitarian efforts continued during the recent Bangladesh national elections. The UNHCR strengthened its remote engagement channels and helpline to mitigate the impact of reduced in-person presence. Additional staff were added to the helpline during the four-day public holiday, allowing them to respond to a high volume of calls.

Election-related safety messages were also delivered to refugee households through various channels. Further details on these efforts are available from the source, including information on the number of households reached and the training of partner staff to support complaint and feedback mechanisms in the area.