<div style="text-align: justify; "><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen today said that Beijing is willing to continue providing assistance according to Bangladesh's needs to help in disaster relief and reconstruction efforts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"We belief that under the leadership of the interim government, the people of Bangladesh will surely overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes soon," he said.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The envoy made the remark during his meeting with Chairman of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Professor Dr. M.U. Kabir Chowdhury, at the latter's headquarters here and donated US$ 100,000 on behalf of the Red Cross Society of China to assist flood victims in Bangladesh.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During the donation ceremony, Ambassador Yao observed that Bangladesh has been suffering from a devastating flood, resulting in enormous loss of life and property.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Chinese government and people are deeply concerned and empathize with the people of Bangladesh, he said.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a country that also frequently suffers from natural disasters, the envoy said, China extends its sincere sympathies to the interim government and the people of Bangladesh.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Though disasters are ruthless, people are compassionate. In the face of the floods, the Red Cross Society of China promptly provided humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh," said the envoy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Chinese Ambassador said his country is keen to further consolidate and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Bangladesh.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">On Sunday, Ambassador Yao, during a meeting with Chief Advisor Professional Dr Yunus donated $20,000 to the "Chief Advisor's Relief and Welfare Fund" to support Bangladesh's flood relief efforts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh donated food, drinking water, and other relief supplies worth Taka 6 million to the severely affected city of Feni to help the local victims through this difficult time, according to a press release issued by the Chinese embassy here.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Chinese enterprises in Bangladesh continue to actively donate money and supplies, fulfilling their social responsibilities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As of August 25, Chinese enterprises in Bangladesh have donated over Taka 4.13 million to the flood-affected areas and provided supplies worth about Taka 6.19 million, totaling approximately Taka 10.32 million.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Donations and contributions are still ongoing, said the Chinese Embassy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd24/kh</div>