Bangladesh dispatched a humanitarian relief consignment to Sri Lanka this afternoon (03) to support ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
The aid shipment arrived at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon aboard a Bangladesh Air Force C-130 aircraft and was received by Mayuri Perera, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Defence.
The consignment was formally handed over by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Colombo, underscoring Dhaka’s continued solidarity with Sri Lanka during this challenging period.
The cargo included 1,000 mosquito nets, 500 food packets, 10 tents and 20 pieces each of torch lights, gum boots, vests, gloves and hats, along with 125 boxes of essential medicines.
Officials noted that the assistance will be immediately directed to affected communities, further strengthening relief operations in cyclone-hit regions.
