Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh Delivers Aid to Flood-Affected Villages达卡孔院中方院长参加孟华侨华人联合会向洪灾区捐献爱心物资行动
On August 30, 2024, in a remarkable show of love and solidarity, the Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh embarked on a major relief mission heading towards the flood-affected areas in the Lakshmipur, Noakhali and Feni districts. The team delivered 4,000 family aid packs, valued at 68 lacs taka, to vulnerable villages in Kamlnagar, Sonaimuri, Senbag, Fulgazi, and Sadar thana.
This initiative was spearheaded by the Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh, which successfully raised donation funds from overseas Chinese citizens residing in the country. More than 20 Chinese volunteers participated in the flood relief program, ensuring the distribution of the aid packs. Dr. Yang Hui, Chinese Director of Confucius Institute at University of Dhaka also participated the relief program as a volunteer.
The volunteer team left Dhaka in early morning at 5:00am on August 30 and despite challenging road conditions, the entire operation was completed by 3:00am the following day.
This humanitarian effort highlights the Overseas Chinese Association's commitment to supporting the communities in which they live and work, extending a hand of friendship and assistance during times of crisis. The initiative has been widely appreciated by local authorities and residents, who expressed their gratitude for the timely aid.
2024年8月30日，孟加拉国华侨华人联合会在孟遭受洪灾严重的Lakshmipur, Noakhali 和Feni地区展开了一项救援物资捐献和分发行动。参加救助服务的志愿者分成三个小队，深入上述地区的Kamlnagar、Sonaimuri、Senbag、Fulgazi和Sadar thana等村庄，向受灾群众分发了4000份价值680万塔卡的救援物资，展现了“一方有难八方支援”的中华民族优良传统美德，体现了中孟友好的深厚情谊。
此次洪涝灾害发生以来，孟加拉国华侨华人联合会立即牵头组织募捐，在华侨华人纷纷奉献爱心的支持下，成功筹集了600多万塔卡的善款，并用其购买了4000份爱心救援物资。8月30日，由20多名在孟华人组成的志愿者团队于凌晨5点离开达卡奔赴受灾严重的村庄，确保了救援物资的分发，整个行动于次日凌晨3点才全部完成。达卡大学孔子学院中方院长杨惠也作为志愿者参加了此次救援物资分发行动。
在危机时刻伸出友谊之手和援助之手，孟华侨华人此次人道主义行动得到了当地政府和居民的广泛赞赏和衷心感谢
