The European Union is providing EUR 100,000, almost Tk 10 million, in humanitarian aid funding to assist the most vulnerable communities in response to severe flooding that has affected nearly one-third of Bangladesh.

For thousands of people affected by flood, Eid-ul-Azha will just be another day. There won’t be any joy.

UK aid has provided £950,000 of rapid release funding to NGOs through the START Fund to address the devastating floods that hit Bangladesh in recent weeks.

The Prime Minister Office (PMO) on Tuesday directed all concerned to perform their responsibilities with sincerity and integrity as per directives of the Prime Minister to conduct relief and rescue activities, ensure proper management of shelter centres and keep communication network operative in flood-affected areas of the country.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday directed the administration to stay ready to extend all sorts of assistance to the flood-affected people as the flood may prolong this time.

Gonoforum on Saturday voiced concern over the worsening woes of the flood-affected people amid the coronavirus pandemic for ‘lack’ of proper steps and plans.

The Coronavirus pandemic and rapidly worsening flood situation in the country's northern and middle parts, have deepened people’s sufferings, while food and drinking water crisis left thousands in great dismay. 

BNP on Saturday alleged that people are going through a tough time for lack of food, fresh water and medicines in the country's flood-hit areas due to the government’s 'inaction'.