TOKYO: Nippon Express Bangladesh Ltd. (hereinafter “NX Bangladesh”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., distributed food and medical supplies, and conducted other relief efforts to assist parts of eastern Bangladesh affected by rain-driven flooding.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, heavy rains in Bangladesh that began in mid-August caused extensive flood damage across the country’s eastern region, impacting more than 5.8 million people. Highways and railway networks were damaged, and some areas saw mobile networks and other communications disrupted, leaving more than one million people isolated in locales cut off by the floodwaters.
In response to the catastrophic impact, NX Bangladesh mobilized resources to provide essential aid to the affected communities. The company prioritized the distribution of food and medical supplies, addressing the immediate needs of those impacted by the disaster. The relief efforts were aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by the flood victims and supportin
g recovery efforts in the region.
The flooding has been one of the most severe in recent years, prompting international and local organizations to increase their support for emergency relief and recovery operations. The collaborative efforts are crucial in restoring normalcy and preventing further hardships for the affected population.