RAJSHAHI, Oct 14, 2019 (BSS)- Speakers at a discussion unanimously
stressed the need for public awareness and modernised training to protect
life, livelihood and resources of millions of vulnerable people across the
country.
It will not only save vulnerable people exposed to natural disasters in
various forms but also pave the way for sustainable development of the
country, the speakers added.
They viewed the rate of disaster risks is gradually mounting due to
various natural and man-made calamities. So, there is no alternative to
collective efforts of all government and non-government organizations in this
regard.
District Administration and Department of Disaster Management jointly
organised the discussion in Luxmipur Girls High School in observance of the
International Day for Disaster Reduction-2019 here yesterday. “Build to Last”
was the main theme of the day.
To mark the day, district administration brought out a colourful
procession from Monibazar Crossing that paraded the main streets of the city
and concluded in the meeting venue.
A good number of government and non-government officials, political
leaders, NGO personalities, civil society members, city elites, journalists
and a large number of city dwellers took part in the procession with placards
to create awareness among the people about how to reduce disaster risk.
In his address of welcome, District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Md
Aminul Haque gave an overview of the country’s disaster situation and its
mitigation activities.
Deputy Commissioner Hamidul Haque, Additional Deputy Commissioner
(Education and ICT) Nazrul Islam, Deputy Director of Fire Service and Civil
Defence Nurul Islam, District Child Affairs Officer Monzurul Kadir and Brac
District Representative Jahedul Islam addressed the discussion.