DHAKA, Aug 3, 2020 (BSS) – The government has so far distributed over Taka 2.32 crore in cash among the flood affected people as 54.48 lakh people have been affected by the recent devastating flood.
“The government has so far distributed Taka 2, 32, 68,700 out of Taka 3,44,50,000 in cash among the flood affected people, “according to the data based on the district administration till August 2.
In addition to this, the government has also allocated 14,410 tonnes of rice –from which 9,421 tonnes have been distributed among the flood affected people in 33 districts.
Taka 64.54 lakh out of Taka 1.10 crore has been distributed as baby food assistance while more than Taka 1.27 crore out Taka 2.78 crore has been distributed for procuring cattle feed.
“A total of 1.13,922 packets dry food have been distributed among the flood affected people across the country,” the release said, adding that the government also allocated 300- bundle corrugated iron sheet and Taka nine lakh as household grant.
Besides, more than 10.59 lakh families marooned and 54.48 lakhpeople have been affected while 1,022 unions and 158 upazilaswere flooded. Due to this situation, around 56,397 people have been taken shelter at 1,525 flood shelter centers in the flood-hit districts.