Bangladesh, July 23 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to supporting Bangladesh during disasters and humanitarian emergencies.Demographics

China also donated $100,000 in emergency assistance to support relief operations for people affected by recent floods and landslides in Chattogram and Sylhet.

The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka handed over the contribution to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society at a ceremony at the organisation's national headquarters.

The Red Cross Society of China provided the donation, which BDRCS Chairman Barrister Md Abdus Salam received.

Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Yao said heavy rainfall had caused severe flooding across Bangladesh, killing people, stran...