The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered emergency food assistance to families affected by the 25 November fire that swept through the Karail slum in Dhaka. Many families who lost their homes and belongings are now taking temporary shelter at a nearby Girls’ High School. Working closely with the Department of Disaster Management, Dhaka North City Corporation, and Eco Social Development Organization, WFP distributed High Energy Biscuits to 1,900 affected families.
Each household received a 5 kg carton of fortified High Energy Biscuits, a ready-to-eat item packed with essential nutrients. These biscuits require no cooking or water, making them ideal for immediate relief after disasters. The ration provided is expected to cover roughly three days of nutritional needs for each family as they cope with the impact of the fire.
WFP has been active in Bangladesh since 1974, supporting millions through emergency response and long-term resilience programmes. High Energy Biscuits are a familiar part of its assistance, widely used in school feeding initiatives since 2001. In 2024, WFP responded to Cyclone Remal and several floods, reaching 2.8 million people with food, cash, and recovery support.
After this latest distribution, WFP will continue working with authorities and humanitarian partners to assess needs on the ground and remains prepared to extend further assistance if required.
