The government has allocated another 1,000 metric tons of rice, Tk 2 crore in cash and 400 bundles of corrugated iron to distribute humanitarian aid to the victims of various natural calamities including floods. The allocation was made today by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
For each district of Sylhet and Sunamganj affected by the floods, 500 metric tons of rice, 200 million rupees in cash and 200 bundles of 400 corrugated corrugated iron have been allocated for each district. In addition, a total of Tk. 12 million has been allocated for each bundle of corrugated tin at the rate of Tk. 3,000 for cash checks.