Staff Correspondent
The UK is providing £500,000 (BDT 7.5 crores) of vital humanitarian
assistance to communities affected by Cyclone Remal in southwestern
Bangladesh, according to a press release.
Cyclone Remal has affected 4.6 million people and displaced 800,000
people
This will provide vital support, including food, clean water, sanitation,
and hygiene supplies to more than 43,000 people in Bagerhat, Satkhira,
Khulna, Bhola, Pirojpur and Patuakhali districts. It will prioritise the
needs of the most vulnerable people affected, 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, Action Aid, Jago Nari, and Coast
Foundation. It supports and complements the Government of
Bangladesh’s ongoing response.
The UK is a significant supporter to global humanitarian funds and
disaster risk financing mechanisms that are responding to Cyclone
Remal, such as UNICEF’s Today and Tomorrow Initiative (TTI) and the
UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The UK is a significant
contributor to CERF, which is providing a total of £5.8million (BDT 87.6
crores) to support those affected.
UK funding also helped over 30,000 people temporarily relocate from
coastal areas to secure shelters to help ensure their safety. Food,
hygiene kits and medical supplies, were ready ahead of them arriving to
secure shelters.
British Chargé d'affaires to Bangladesh, Matt Cannell, said:
“The UK stands with all those affected by Cyclone Remal, which has
displaced 800,000 people in southwestern Bangladesh.
“I am pleased to announce the UK has provided humanitarian
assistance to support those affected. This includes £500,000 (BDT 7.5
crores) through START Fund Bangladesh, as well as supporting
preparedness efforts through the UN and NGO partners.
“UK assistance will provide vital support, including food, clean water,
sanitation, and hygiene supplies to more than 43,000 people.
“This contribution complements the Government of Bangladesh’s
response.”
