Dhaka, July 31 -- The European Union (EU) is providing €200 000 in humanitarian funding to support people affected by severe monsoon rains in Cox's Bazar, Chattogram, Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachhari districts.

This funding will benefit 125,000 Rohingya refugees as well as vulnerable host communities in some of the most affected areas, said the EU Embassy in Dhaka on Friday.

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This EU funding will support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society in providing emergency shelter materials, as well as rebuilding damaged shelters.

It will also help to repair essential water and sanitation facilities, provide seeds and gardening supplies, and give cash assistance to affected families.

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