State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said that after the terrible flood, the government is giving importance to rehabilitation as well as providing relief to the affected families.
He said, “BNP was elected by the people, so it has a responsibility to the people. That is why the government will take necessary measures to rehabilitate the people affected by the recent floods and landslides.”
He made these remarks during a briefing after inspecting and distributing relief in flood-affected areas of Chakaria and Pekua upazilas of Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday afternoon.
The State Minister said that while rescue and relief activities in flood-affected areas have been given priority, the government is now working on a rehabilitation plan for the affected people. It is the government’s responsibility to stand by the people in times of disaster and necessary steps are being taken to overcome the losses.
The State Minister visited different areas of Chakaria and Pekua upazilas of Cox’s Bazar in the afternoon and provided relief assistance to the affected people. The State Minister was accompanied by Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner Md. Abdul Mannan, Superintendent of Police AMN Sajedur Rahman, senior administration officials and leaders of various levels of BNP and its affiliates and associate organizations.
The State Minister distributed relief separately among flood victims in Uttar Baraitali, Pahar Chanda, Baghgojra and Purba Magnama of Chakaria on Tuesday afternoon.
At the time, the State Minister said, “We have seen the suffering of the flood-affected people with our own eyes. The government will do everything necessary in consultation with the NGO Bureau to prevent flood-affected micro-loan borrowers from collecting their loan installments in July. In addition, the government will take necessary measures to overcome the losses of fish farmers, cattle farmers and farmers affected by the flood.”
