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China donates food packages to flood-affected people in Feni

Special Correspondent Food 2024-09-03, 10:36pm

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Chinese Embassy delivers 300 food packages to BD Army for distribution among the flood-hit people



Dhaka, Sept 03 - The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh on Tuesday donated food packages in Feni district to support the people affected by the recent floods as they recover and rebuild.

The donation ceremony was held at Bathania Government Primary School in Chagalnaiya Upazila, Feni district, where food packages were distributed to flood-affected residents on the first day.

The Embassy staff, together with local government officials, visited the homes of affected families to offer their condolences and support.

On the same day, the Embassy also delivered 300 food packages to the Bangladesh Army through the Feni district administration for distribution to those impacted by the floods.

This donation marks the second phase of the Chinese Embassy's direct aid to the flood-hit areas of Feni, said the Embassy.

The first phase, completed between August 25 and 30, saw over 6,000 people receiving ready-to-eat meals and drinking water.

In the second phase, a total of 1,300 food packages will be distributed, benefiting more than 5,000 individuals.

Since the recent floods struck Bangladesh, the Chinese government and people have stood in solidarity with those affected, responding swiftly to provide assistance.

Along with direct food donations to the flood-hit areas, the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh contributed $20,000 to the Chief Advisor’s Relief Fund on August 25.

The Red Cross Society of China also donated $100,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.-UNB