Taka 50 lakh has been contributed by bKash to help the households that were badly impacted by Cyclone Remal.
The 2,500 most impacted families have received their financial aid.
According to a news release, bKash has contributed Taka 2,000 per family in support of the BRAC’s “Bangladesh is calling” project. This amount may provide food for a family of four for two weeks.
The impacted families of the cyclone have received the money straight into their bKash accounts and can withdraw it fee-free from the closest bKash agent locations.
Meanwhile, anyone from anywhere can donate in BRAC’s ‘Bangladesh is calling’ initiative through ‘Donation’ of bKash app or directly to the merchant number- 01730321765.
The cyclone Remal and consequent tidal surge made landfall in Bangladesh on May 26, directly affecting millions of people in the coastal region, many of whom lost their homes partially or fully as well as lost crops and livestock.
