Prof Yunus asks advisers to stand by flood-hit people
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said about 36 lakh people have been affected by the ongoing flood in 10 districts and the advisers will visit these districts and stand by the flood victims
Chief Adviser Dr Mohammad Yunus presides over a meeting of the Advisory Council. Photo: PID
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Chief Adviser Dr Mohammad Yunus presides over a meeting of the Advisory Council. Photo: PID
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (22 August) urged all the advisers to stand by the flood-hit people as the flood situation is deteriorating in the country’s 10 districts, leaving over 36 lakh people affected.
Briefing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka after a meeting of the council of advisers, chief adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said Prof Yunus also asked the advisers to inquire about the state of flood-affected people round-the-clock.
He said the ongoing flood situation was discussed in today’s meeting of the advisers’ council held at the chief adviser’s Jamuna office.
During the meeting, Prof Yunus also called upon the advisers to visit the flood-affected areas.
Shafiqul Alam said about 36 lakh people have been affected by the ongoing flood in 10 districts and the advisers will visit these districts and stand by the flood victims.
Citing data from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, he said the flood situation was created in the country due to sustained rains while dying of canals, waterbodies and rivers also contributed to the flooding.
