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The United Kingdom is providing substantial humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh in response to devastating floods that have impacted numerous communities. The UK government announced £355,000 in aid to support over 55,000 people affected in the southeastern and northeastern regions of the country.

Managed by Start Network and distributed through local non-governmental organizations, this aid will deliver essential resources such as cash assistance, food, and hygiene supplies. The support targets six of the most severely affected districts: Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Chittagong, Khagrachhari, and Moulvibazar.

This latest contribution builds upon previous UK support, including £245,000 released in May for communities affected by flooding in Sylhet. This brings the UK's total disaster response funding for Bangladesh this year to over £600,000. Additionally, the UK is contributing through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ Disaster Response Emergency Fund, which is allocating £438,348 to assist flood-affected communities across 10 districts.

Beyond immediate relief, the UK is also investing in long-term disaster preparedness. Through the UK-Bangladesh hydro-met partnership, the UK has aided in integrating UK Met Office data into national forecasting systems. This collaboration aims to improve the accuracy and lead time of flood warnings, enabling earlier alerts and faster emergency responses, with plans to extend the system to reach the most vulnerable populations.

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The UK stands with the people of Bangladesh affected by these devastating floods. This humanitarian assistance will help provide vital support to more than 55,000 people across some of the worst affected areas in southeast and northeast Bangladesh.