Singapore pledges $100,000 to fund flood relief efforts in east Bangladesh

Singapore on Sunday pledged USD 100,000 to support the Singapore Red Cross' (SRC) public fund-raising efforts following severe floods in eastern Bangladesh.

"The contribution will support humanitarian relief efforts and the immediate needs of affected communities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

On September 5, the SRC pledged USD 50,000 to support emergency operations in Bangladesh, providing essential aid and relief to affected communities through the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS).

It said it is in contact with the BDRCS as well as the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to monitor the situation and is ready to provide further assistance, The Straits Times newspaper reported.

The SRC also launched a public fund-raising appeal to support the recovery efforts in Bangladesh. It will run until October 31.

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and displacement caused by the severe floods, said Benjamin William, SRC's secretary-gener