Farooq-e-Azam, Bir Pratik, Adviser to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, has stated that the rehabilitation and relief programs will be implemented transparently under the supervision of the Relief Coordination Committee.
He made this announcement during a meeting with the District Disaster Management Committee on Sunday afternoon at the Cumilla Circuit House auditorium, where they discussed measures for the rehabilitation of flood victims. Representatives from all relevant departments provided the latest updates on the flood situation in Cumilla.
The adviser emphasized that the relief and rehabilitation committee will include all necessary ministries, and there will be representation from all required sectors. He urged government officials to move away from traditional rehabilitation programs and ensure that the rehabilitation process is conducted with transparency and intelligence.
Highlighting the collaborative global effort, he said, "We are not the only ones working to assist those affected by the floods; the entire world is involved. Officials can no longer offer excuses, as there are no obstacles in your path. You can operate freely and effectively."
The meeting was also addressed by Colonel Abdul Aziz, Colonel Staff of Cumilla Cantonment, Ashfaquzzaman Akhtar, Superintendent of Police, Cumilla, Dr. Nasima Akter, Civil Surgeon, executive engineers from the Roads and Highways Department and LGED, as well as officials from the Relief and Rehabilitation sectors, and coordinators from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.