DHAKA, Sept 9, 2024 (BSS) – The UK Bangladeshi diaspora has been urged to join hands to help provide not just short-term relief but also support the flood victims for rebuilding lives and creating resilient communities for the future.

The appeal was made in an urgent webinar on Bangladesh flood that underscored the diaspora's immense potential to support affected communities in collaboration with crucial UK Bangladeshi diaspora members, hosted by Oxfam. 

The recent floods in Bangladesh have left nearly six million people facing devastation and uncertainty, said a press release of Oxfam.  

Participants at the webinar called for collective action, stressing the need for financial contributions and sharing skills and resources. 

The recent webinar brought together prominent members of the UK Bangladeshi diaspora, community leaders, businesspeople, and other representatives to focus on urgent responses to the floods. 

The discussion highlighted the critical need for immediate aid and long-term recovery efforts, with a clear message to the diaspora to contribute their financial resources, skills, and expertise.

They highlighted the urgent need for a unified approach in addressing the severe flooding crisis in Bangladesh.