The United Kingdom will provide 500,000 pounds equivalent to Tk 7.5 crore, as vital humanitarian assistance to the communities affected by Cyclone Remal in southwestern Bangladesh.
"The UK stands with all those affected by Cyclone Remal, which has displaced 800,000 people in southwestern Bangladesh," British Chargé dAffaires to Bangladesh, Matt Cannell, said regarding the support, according to a press release issued by the British High Commission on Thursday.
He said that the UK assistance would provide vital support, including food, clean water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies to more than 43,000 people in the Bagerhat, Satkhira, Khulna, Bhola, Pirojpur, and Patuakhali districts. "This contribution complements the Government of Bangladeshs response," said the Chargé dAffaires.
The British High Commission said the UK will provide the support as Cyclone Remal has affected 4.6 million people and displaced 800,000 people.
The support will prioritise the needs of the most vulnerable people, including women, children, and those who have been displaced from their homes.
This UK contribution will be managed by Start Fund Bangladesh and implemented by Christian Aid, ActionAid, Jago Nari, and Coast Foundation, said the release.
It noted that the UK is a significant supporter of global humanitarian funds and disaster risk financing mechanisms that are responding to Cyclone Remal, such as UNICEFs Today and Tomorrow Initiative (TTI) and the UNs Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
