Bangladesh people support Japanese Ttsunami victims

English.news.cn   2011-07-31

DHAKA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dipu Moni Sunday handed over a cheque of about 10.224 million taka ( more than 1.46 million U.S. dollars) to Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh to support the victims of the massive earthquake and ensuing Tsunami on March 11.

The money was collected through a campaign to help the victims of the massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami which rocked Japan earlier this year. Mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Ltd in Bangladesh arranged the campaign in association with five other cell phone companies in the South Asian country.

"May I again extend my sincere thanks to all the people who have contributed generously to this campaign. You have made us proud as a nation that stands by her foreign friends in their moments of trial. I request the Ambassador of Japan to convey the warmth and love of the people of Bangladesh to our brothers and sisters in Japan," Moni said.

Japanese Ambassador Tamotsu Shinotsuka expressed his sincere appreciation to the Bangladeshi government and its people for their generous support and said the people of Japan deeply appreciate the support of the Bangladeshi people.

Managing Director and CEO of Robi Axiata Ltd Micheal Kuehner, said: "The amount of the donation is like a drop of water to a vast ocean but it carries the love of Bangladeshi people for the Japanese people."

Editor: Zhang Xiang