As Bangladesh faces record high temperatures, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius in parts of the country in the past weeks, the European Union is providing €175,000 (Tk. 2 crore) in humanitarian aid to assist the most vulnerable. More than Rs 22 Lakh) is providing. Exposure to extreme temperatures.
This EU funding supports Bangladesh Red Crescent's ongoing efforts to deliver relief assistance to 500,000 people in need affected by the heatwave. Teams of volunteers spread awareness messages about heat-related illnesses and their prevention; run cooling station; Provide ambulance and first aid services, and distribute drinking water, umbrellas and hats.