Madam Chair, I move without notice:
That the Council -
(1) notes the catastrophic floods that hit Bangladesh, killing hundreds of people and leaving millions more homeless;
(2) further notes that Bangladesh is a developing country with limited resources;
(3) expresses its deep concern over the impact of the floods on further economic and social development in the country;
(4) wishes to extend its deepest sympathy to the people and government of Bangladesh in these trying times; and
(5) calls on the international community to rush to the assistance of Bangladesh and to provide assistance in efforts to alleviate the human tragedy that has unfolded in that country.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.