Forum Post: INFORM Risk Profile – Bangladesh
I explored the INFORM Risk Country Profile for Bangladesh, which provides data on disaster risk using indicators grouped into Hazard & Exposure, Vulnerability, and Lack of Coping Capacity. Bangladesh has a moderately high INFORM Risk ranking, mainly due to its high exposure to natural hazards such as floods, cyclones, and river flooding caused by its low-lying geography and monsoon climate. The Hazard & Exposure dimension is the highest, showing that a large population is exposed to frequent natural hazards. Vulnerability is also moderate, reflecting socio-economic challenges such as poverty, food insecurity, and health limitations that increase the impact of disasters. The Lack of Coping Capacity score is slightly lower, indicating that although Bangladesh has disaster management systems and early warning mechanisms in place, there are still gaps in infrastructure and institutional capacity. Overall, the risk profile shows that while Bangladesh has experience managing disasters, its high hazard exposure keeps the country’s overall risk level elevated.