Bangladesh has experienced its worst flooding in years, and the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh deeply empathises with the situation.
Upon learning of the extensive damage and urgent needs in the affected areas, the Chinese Embassy immediately began preparing to provide necessary relief supplies.
In the face of the significant challenges posed by the flooding in Bangladesh, the Chinese Embassy has demonstrated the deep friendship between the peoples of China and Bangladesh through concrete actions, reads a press release issued Sunday.
Minister Counselor Liu Yuyin（DCM, on behalf of the Embassy, donated ready-to-eat meals (Khichuri), drinking water, and essential living supplies to the hardest-hit area of Feni.
This initial batch of relief supplies will benefit 2,000 people. In the coming week, the relief donations will continue, providing food and supplies to a total of 6,000 people.
Notably, to convey warmth to the disaster victims, the Chinese Embassy specially prepared the food according to local dietary habits and distributed it while still hot, aiming to provide comfort and support to those in need.
As the floodwaters recede and displaced residents gradually return to their homes, the Embassy plans to distribute food packages and other supplies to 1,300 households (approximately 5,200 people) to help them rebuild their homes.
Each food package contains 25 kilograms of rice, 2 liters of cooking oil, 2 kilograms of lentils, 2 packets of sugar, 1 packet of salt, and 2 kilograms of flour. The total value of the relief project is 6 million Bangladeshi Taka.
During the relief donation event, Minister Counselor Liu Yuyin stated, "As Bangladesh faces this sudden flooding, the Chinese people feel deeply for the victims and hope to offer their modest assistance to help the people of Bangladesh overcome this difficult time as soon as possible.
"We are confident that, with the joint efforts of the interim government and the people of Bangladesh, the country will overcome the current difficulties and rebuild a better home."
This donation not only provides strong support for Bangladesh's flood relief efforts but also represents another instance of cooperation between the peoples of China and Bangladesh under the spirit of friendship and mutual assistance.
The Chinese Embassy will continue to closely monitor the development of the disaster in Bangladesh and is willing to provide further necessary support to help the Bangladeshi people through this challenging period.
Chinese embassy distributes food to flood victims
The Chinese Embassy has distributed both cooked and dry food to the flood affected people. Chinese Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Liu Yuyin distributed the food at GM Academy premises, Feni on Sunday.
Liu Yuyin said, “The support and cooperation from China will continue in all the efforts of the Bangladesh government during this crisis faced by the people of Feni and Bangladesh. China feels fortunate to stand by the flood-affected people of Bangladesh.
“It is our duty to deliver this small gift from President Xi Jinping of China to the people of Bangladesh. China has been a long-standing, trusted friend of Bangladesh, and as a friend, it is our responsibility to stand by each other, Yuyin added.
Liu Yuyin also mentioned that the gift given to the distressed people of Bangladesh from the Chinese people is not aid, but a token of love. It reflects the trust between the two countries.
“The relationship between Bangladesh and China is stronger than ever before. We want to take this century-old relationship forward,” he said.
Association of Bangladesh China Alumni (ABCA) General Secretary Md Shahabul Hoque, Additional Director of Chinese Embassy Li Jian, Cultural Attache Sun Kang Ning, Director of Confucius Institute of Dhaka University Dr Yang Hui were also present among others.
The Chinese Embassy has arranged to provide cooked food and dry food to 12,000 flood-affected people in Feni and Comilla. In the first phase, cooked food will be distributed, and in the second phase, dry food will be provided.
