Acting Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Nardia Simpson on Thursday said Australia would donate AUD 1 million to a charity for the flood-affected people of Bangladesh.
She conveyed this to Chief Adviser of the Interim Government Prof Muhammad Yunus during a courtesy meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna.
The Chief Adviser thanked the country for the gesture and sought investment from Australia and increased trade and other assistance, according to the Chief Adviser`s press wing.
The support – AUD 1 million or Tk 70 million - will be provided through their strategic partner Brac for emergency response to 35,000 people.
During the meeting, she condoled the loss of lives during the student-led revolution and said that Australia was committed to working with the interim Bangladesh government.
They touched upon a wide range of issues, including the security in Bay Bengal, the Rohingya crisis, human rights, economic corporations, tax tariffs, and minority issues.
She said Australia was now promoting peace-building, cultural, and leadership issues in the Rohingya camp.
