An information meeting was held in Bandarban to provide emergency assistance to the people affected by the flood and to alleviate the suffering of the families affected by the disaster.
The meeting was held on Wednesday (October 14) at the conference room of Bandarban Sadar Upazila Parishad, implemented by World Vision Bangladesh, Humanitarian Foundation and Grouse and funded by the Hong Kong Government Special Administrative Region.
Bandarban Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Marufa Sultana Khan Hiramni presided over the event as Additional Deputy Commissioner SM Hasan was the chief guest.
Bandarban hill district council member Lusai Mong Marma, Sadar Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Lutfar Rahman, World Vision Bangladesh Bandarban Area Senior Manager Ashish Kumar Halder, Grouse Deputy Executive Director Chinmoy Murung, Program Manager Tulu Marma, Upazila Social Service Officer Satyajit Mazumder, Bandarban Sadar Upazila Project Implementation Officer Ashraful Arifin, No. 2 Kuhlang Union Parishad were present as special guests. Chairman Mangpu Marma, Tongkabati Union Parishad Chairman Mang Yang Mro, Jamchari Union Parishad Acting Chairman Simpru Marma. Apart from this, representatives of Rajbila Union Parishad Chairman, representatives of Bandarban Municipality and journalists from print and electronic media were present.
The project's objectives, activities, implementation plan and various aspects of providing assistance to potential beneficiaries were highlighted in the meeting. Emphasis is placed on meeting the urgent needs of flood-affected families, ensuring humanitarian assistance and coordinated initiatives to deal with disaster crises.Under the scheme, there is a plan to deliver emergency assistance to the affected communities within the stipulated time frame. Those concerned expressed the hope that such an initiative would help the families affected by the disaster to cope with the crisis and return to normal life.
