Huawei extends humanitarian support for flood-affected in Netrakona

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Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh) Limited has distributed relief materials among the flood-affected people of Netrakona to give them a respite from the damages caused by flood, has said a press release.

A relief distribution event was held at Upazila Parishad Auditorium, Khaliajuri recently with the presence of Rabbani Jabbar, Upazila Parishad Chairman; A.H.M. Ariful Islam, UNO of Khaliajhuri, Major Zisanul Haider. The Chief Guest, Posts and Telecommunications Division’s Minister, Mustafa Jabbar; Anjana Khan Mojlis, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Netrakona and Board Member of Huawei Bangladesh, Jason Li joined the event virtually.

The recent flood impacted Netrakona after Sylhet and Sunamganj. Residents in 39 unions in six Upazilas of Netrakona district were affected by floods amid a rise in water levels on major rivers in the district.

Many houses, roads, and educational institutions in Netrakona Sadar Upazila, Barhatta, Purbadhala, Khaliajuri, Kalmakanda and Durgapur were affected by floods. Some areas on the bank of rivers have faced river erosion.

Huawei has extended its support in the aid of the people in need. They distributed relief items among the flood-affected people of Netrakona district, as a part of their initiative, named "In Bangladesh, For Bangladesh – Here For You".

Approximately 2,000 flood-affected families have received essential items including rice, red lentils, potatoes, oral saline, sugar, flour and others.

Mustafa Jabbar, Minister of the Posts and Telecommunications Division, said, "Over the years, Huawei has been making an incredible contribution to the development of the country’s ICT sector. In addition to that, with initiatives like this, they have also proven their concern towards the country by helping the disaster-struck people."

Jason Li, Board Member of Huawei Bangladesh, said, "A significant portion of the people in Bangladesh has been suffering with flood for the last few days. As a localized global company operating in Bangladesh, we feel responsible to stand for them. Hence, we have organized this relief program, as a part of our initiative 'In Bangladesh, For Bangladesh - Here for you'. Our effort may not wipe away their sufferings but can be considerable aid in their struggle."