Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Emirates airline has stepped up to support the local community in Bangladesh, by making clean running water accessible to residents throughout the country. In collaboration with the local NGO, United Welfare Society, Emirates has supported the construction of seven tube wells, symbolizing the seven Emirates, on the occasion of the UAE's National Day.

Emirates' funding of the NGO's Tube Well 2022 project allows for the gradual roll out of wells to cover 64 districts of the country, over a span of nine years.

"This year, the UAE and Bangladesh are celebrating 51 years since the establishment of both countries. Emirates was the first airline that connected the two brotherly nations when we launched our passenger services i...