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DHAKA, Dec 3, 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh dispatched emergency humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka today following devastating cyclone-triggered floods, acting on directives from the Chief Adviser. 

A Bangladesh Air Force special aircraft carrying relief supplies landed at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport around 1:30pm Bangladesh time, said a foreign ministry’s press release said here today. 

Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andalib Elias formally handed over the aid to Sri Lankan authorities.

The consignment included food items, essential medicines, tents, and other emergency materials. 

The Sri Lankan government expressed sincere gratitude to Bangladesh for the timely support.

Cyclone Ditwa and subsequent flooding have so far claimed around 465 lives, while many remain missing. 

Large areas of the country were severely damaged, and significant portions remain submerged.