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Bangladeshi expats show solidarity, donate blood for drone attack victims in Kuwait
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Bangladeshi expats show solidarity, donate blood for drone attack victims in Kuwait

From Arab Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Bangladeshi Ambassador to Kuwait, embassy officials, and expatriates donated blood following a drone attack at Kuwait International Airport.
  • A total of 178 individuals successfully donated blood out of 266 registered donors.
  • The initiative demonstrated solidarity between the Bangladeshi community and the people of Kuwait during a difficult time.

The Bangladeshi community in Kuwait demonstrated strong solidarity following a drone attack that injured individuals at Kuwait International Airport on June 3, 2026. Ambassador Major General Syed Tareq Hussain, along with four embassy officials, personally donated blood at the Central Blood Bank in Jabriya.

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kuwait also issued an appeal to the wider Bangladeshi expatriate community to participate in a humanitarian blood donation drive. This call to action was met with an enthusiastic response, with a significant number of expatriates coming forward to donate blood on June 4 and 5.

In total, 266 individuals registered as potential donors. After undergoing necessary medical screenings, blood was successfully collected from 178 donors. This collective effort highlights the deep humanitarian spirit of the Bangladeshi community and their support for the victims and the people of Kuwait during their time of need.

In a gesture of solidarity with the brotherly people of Kuwait, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Kuwait also called upon Bangladeshi expatriates to take part in this humanitarian blood donation initiative.

โ€” Embassy of Bangladesh in KuwaitDescribing the call for expatriates to donate blood.
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Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.