"The United States is monitoring the flooding in the Delta area of Bangladesh and coordinating humanitarian relief efforts with various donors and organisations". In response to a question in connection with the flooding in the country during a press briefing Tuesday the State Department of the USA stated the same in a written statement, according to a press release received in Dhaka Thursday. The release said, "The US Mission to Bangladesh continues to closely monitor the situation in areas of the country most affected by flooding, and to coordinate relief operations with other donors, partner organisations, and the government of Bangladesh to target the delivery of humanitarian aid to where it is most needed. USAID in Bangladesh funds a long-term programme to improve the government of Bangladesh's flood preparedness capability. The programme includes training on prevention and early warning techniques as well as building improvements for homes and businesses in the Delta area".
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