WIETC supports flood-affected communities in Bangladesh

Weihai International Economic & Technical Cooperative Co. Ltd. (WIETC), a Chinese construction and engineering firm, has extended relief efforts to flood-affected areas in Bangladesh. On October 16, WIETC representatives distributed essential food supplies in Sonagazi Upazila, Feni District. The relief distribution was attended by WIETC's Country Manager, Li Meng, and Local Partner & Chief Business Development Executive, Abid Rahman Tanvir. The Union Council Chairman, Mohammad Jahirul Islam, accepted the relief items on behalf of the community.

The aid initiative, delivered in two phases, reached around 4,500 individuals from 700 families in Nawabpur Union of Sonagazi Upazila. The first phase, conducted on September 25, provided relief to 500 families, while an additional 200 families received support in the second phase. The relief supplies included essential food items such as rice, cooking oil, lentils, and salt, which were handed over to the Union Council Chairman.

Li Meng, WIETC's Country Manager, emphasized that the recent floods in the Chattogram region had severely impacted the lives of the local population. In response, WIETC acted swiftly by mobilizing internal resources and partnering with external organizations to provide emergency relief supplies, including food, clean water, and other daily essentials. He highlighted that this initiative reflects the company's commitment to supporting disaster-hit communities and fulfilling its social responsibility during times of crisis.

Abid Rahman Tanvir, WIETC's Local Partner & Chief Business Development Executive, added that WIETC aims to offer comfort and assistance to flood victims, helping them regain normalcy and rebuild their homes. He also encouraged other sectors of society to contribute to the flood relief efforts, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in creating a brighter future for the affected communities.