U.S. Food Aid Cuts Threaten Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

 

Rohingya Refugees Face Uncertain Future as U.S. Food Aid Cuts Loom

The World Food Program’s decision to cut food aid by 50% starting April 1 has sent shockwaves through the Rohingya refugee community in Bangladesh.

A Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The reduction in food assistance follows President Donald Trump’s halt on most U.S. foreign aid, which has disrupted humanitarian operations worldwide. Rohingya refugees, already living in cramped conditions, now face rising malnutrition and psychological distress.

Sacks of food are arranged for distribution to Rohingya refugees during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at their camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Shafiqur Rahman)

A Desperate Situation
Refugees are struggling to survive, with many reporting that clinics only provide treatment for emergency cases due to funding shortages. The anxiety is widespread, with many fearing for their future.

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