Bangladesh sends emergency relief to tremor-hit Afghanistan  

BSS
Published On: 05 Sep 2025, 16:30
Bangladesh Air Force transport aircraft carrying 11.227 metric tons of relief materials departed for Kabul early Friday morning under the directive of the Chief Adviser. Photo: ISPR

DHAKA, Sept 5, 2025 (BSS) - The government of Bangladesh has sent urgent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan following a powerful earthquake that struck the eastern part of the country on August 31, killing more than 2,200 people and injuring over 3,600 others.
 
The disaster has also left over 8,000 homes completely destroyed, causing a severe humanitarian crisis in the affected regions.
 
In response to the tragedy, a Bangladesh Air Force transport aircraft, carrying 11.227 metric tons of relief materials, departed for Kabul early Friday morning under the directive of the Chief Adviser, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release here today.
 
The relief consignment includes tents, blankets, winter clothing, bottled water, dry food, biscuits, powdered milk, noodles, clothes and essential medicines.
 
The aid is aimed at alleviating the suffering of thousands affected by the disaster. The aircraft is scheduled to return the same day after completing the handover of supplies.
 
Before departure, Director General of Operations and Planning at Armed Forces Division, Brigadier General Md Alimul Amin, briefed the media in presence of senior officials from Armed Forces Division, Air Force, representatives from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and members of the press.
 
ISPR noted that Bangladesh Armed Forces stand committed to providing humanitarian assistance whenever necessary, in line with government directives and expressed hope that the relief would bring meaningful support to victims of the Afghan quake.

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