Bangladesh: COVID-19 Explained,The spaces between Allah and Science

This week’s consultations investigate how, for Rohingya, Allah’s will and COVID-19 are intertwined and how this impacts their interpretation of the current situation and their uptake of official COVID-19 response measures. This includes an examination of religious views of COVID-19, how this might affect healthcare guidance, information on Ramadan & Eid in light of Coronavirus, burial practices and challenges in the camps. The information in this report is intended to support Community Engagement, Site Management and Protection actors who require a deeper understanding of religious practices within the Rohingya community related to COVID-19.