Covid-19: Malaysian expats provide food relief to Abinta Kabir Foundation, locals

Malaysian expats in Bangladesh today provided food relief to the Abinta Kabir Foundation and locals affected by the pandemic.

The programme was held at the Abinta Kabir Foundation School at 10:00am today.

The Covid-19 food relief effort was spearheaded by Datin Shereen Bon, a Malaysian entrepreneur based in Bangladesh, with support of the High Commission of Malaysia, represented by Amir Farid Abu Hasan, the Acting High Commissioner.

Amir took the opportunity to thank the people of Bangladesh for their kind gestures extended towards them during their stay in this country. The donation is a small gesture of appreciation in the name of humanity.

The Malaysian community donated food relief to 100 families, five rickshaws, two sewing machines, two scholarships, tiffin box for 90 students of Abinta Kabir Foundation.

A total of Tk 328,037 were collected from Malaysians in Bangladesh. The donation drive is part of an effort to help alleviate the difficulties faced by those who have been affected by the pandemic.

Currently, 376 Malaysians are residing in Bangladesh.