Bangladesh has offered Nepal all necessary assistance to address devastating flash floods and landslides, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman said on Thursday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He spoke by telephone earlier in the day with Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and said Bangladesh was ready to respond once Nepal identifies its needs.

Khanal told his Bangladeshi counterpart that Nepal was still assessing the scale of damage and the types of assistance required. He said Nepal would inform Bangladesh by the evening or the following day about its specific requirements. During the call, Khalilur Rahman conveyed deep sympathy and condolences on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh.

The minister said Bangladesh had not received any information so far that a Bangladeshi citizen had been affected. Nepalese authorities were asked to immediately inform Dhaka if any Bangladeshi was found, alive or dead. Bangladesh is prepared to provide support and take necessary measures, including arranging flights for repatriation if needed. Nepal’s foreign minister thanked Bangladesh for its solidarity and pledged cooperation regarding any affected Bangladeshi citizens.