Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Sri Lanka on Wednesday thanked the government and people of Bangladesh for the generous relief support sent to the South Asian country while the Sri Lankan community in Bangladesh issued a heartfelt plea for emergency aid following the catastrophic floods and landslides.

"Our heartfelt appreciation to the Government and people of Bangladesh for the generous relief support sent to Sri Lanka today," said the Sri Lankan High Commission in Dhaka.

"Your friendship and solidarity strengthen us in this challenging time," it said as Bangladesh sent emergency humanitarian assistance to cyclone and flood-affected people in Sri Lanka.

As instructed by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, under the coordination of the Ministry of Fo...