Bangladesh Pledges $1 Million Aid to Nepal for Flood and Landslide Victims
Summary
Bangladesh has pledged $1 million to Nepal for rescue, relief, rehabilitation and humanitarian support after devastating floods and landslides in northern Nepal. The aid will go to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund as Bangladesh continues to express solidarity with the affected people.
Key Points
- Bangladesh will provide Nepal $1 million in aid for rescue, relief, rehabilitation and humanitarian efforts.
- The money will be sent to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Natural Disaster Relief Fund.
- Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman conveyed condolences and solidarity after the August 26 floods and landslides in Nepal.
- Bangladesh’s parliament also observed a minute of silence and passed a condolence motion.
