ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over recent devastating flood situation in Bangladesh and offered assistance to neighbouring country. In letter to Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Dr. Mohammad Yunus, PM Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan stands with Bangladesh and its people during this difficult time.

He expressed hope that Bangladesh will soon overcome challenging situation. PM Shehbaz expressed Pakistan's willingness to provide all possible assistance to Bangladesh during this difficult time.

He praised resilience and courage of Bangladeshi people in face of adversity. According to Bangladesh's Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, floods in eastern part of country caused by torrential rainfall have left at least 13 people dead and 4.5 million people displaced.

Large areas of Bangladesh's low-lying areas have been inundated by floods brought on by heavy rainfall and rescuers are rushing to evacuate affected residents. Nearly 190,000 people were brought to emergency relief shelters, according to Ministry, which also reported on Friday that floods has hit 11 of 64 districts in nation.

Worst-hit area was Feni, which is located roughly 60 miles northwest of Chittagong, main port. With hundreds of rivers crisscrossing 170 million-person South Asian nation, floods have been common occurrence in recent years.

Published in The Daily National Courier, August, 24 2024

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