Staff Reporter, Kishoreganj :
Kishoreganj District Administration, CARE-International, Sad-Bangladesh, POPI, PSTC and BRAc jointly arranged a rally, discussion, mella, postering documentary film and fire service life saving rescue exhibition marking the International Day for Disaster Reduction-2016 on Thursday.
A discussion on ‘Live to Tell’ held at local art council hall on Thursday morning.
Deputy Commissioner Md. Azimuddin Biswas attended as Chief Guest while ADC (G) Tarafder Md. Akhter Jamil in the chair.
It was address among others by DRRO Md. Siddiqur Rahman, N.D.C Umma Fatema, District Press Club President Mostafa Kamal, Md. Sagir of Sad-Bangladesh, District Education Office Md Shahjahan and Md. Saiful Quddess of POPI.
A colourfull rally was brought out in the town marking the International Day for Disaster Reduction.
BSS from Rajshahi afdds: Speakers at a post-rally discussion meeting yesterday stressed the need for public awareness and modernised training to protect life, livelihood and resources of millions of vulnerable people across the country.
It will not only save vulnerable people exposed to natural disasters in various forms but also pave the way for sustainable development of the country.
They viewed the rate of disaster risks is gradually mounting due to various natural and man-made catastrophes. So, there is no alternative to collective efforts of all government and non-government organizations concerned.
District Administration and Department of Disaster Management jointly organized the discussion in conference hall of Deputy Commissioner in observance of the International Disaster Reduction Day. “Strategies should be exposed to reduce disasters risks” was the main theme of the day.
To mark the day, district administration brought out a colourful procession from Shaheed AHM Kamaruzzaman Central Park and Zoo premises that paraded the main streets of the city and concluded in front of DC office. A good number of government and non-government officials, political leaders, NGO personalities, civil society members, city elites, journalists and a large number of city dwellers took part in the procession with placards to create awareness among the people about how to reduce disaster risk.
In his address of welcome, District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Md Alauddin gave an overview of the country’s disaster situation and its mitigation activities. With Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Ataul Gani in the chair, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) Parvej Raihan, Assistant Director of Fire Service and Civil Defense Ahsanul Kabir and Adviser of CCBVO Everest Hembrom also spoke.
They said that the vast Northern and its Barind area is one of the most disaster prone zones in the country where earthquake, thunderbolt, storm, drought, river erosion and water-logging are now common. Due to climate change the frequency and intensity of disasters are increasing,threaten lives and livelihoods.
The discussants also elaborated the adverse impacts of climate changes on the habitations,livelihoods, environment, irrigation, navigation, ecology, biodiversity, weather and ground water levels.
The speakers strongly believed that the active participation of school children and youths will make the nation stronger for combating disaster risk in all aspect of lives.
They urged the civil society, non-government agencies and the private sector to join hands in government’s efforts for increasing national disaster resilience.
BSS from Rangpur reports: Comprehensive steps should be taken to adapt to climate change impacts along with early preparedness for reducing risks of natural disasters, losses of lives and properties during calamities.
The opinion came yesterday at a post-rally discussion organised by the district administration in association with different government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in observance of the International Day for Disaster Reduction-2016.
Earlier, a colourful procession, participated by hundreds of people, including GO-NGO officials, students, teachers, public representatives, socio-cultural and political activists, community leaders, professionals and elite, was brought out in the city. Deputy Commissioner Rahat Anwar attended the discussion held at Banyan Tree premises on Zila School ground as the chief guest with Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr ATM Mahbubul Karim in the chair.
In his inaugural speech, District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Faridul Haque discussed about various types of natural disasters and statistics of damages and forwarded suggestions to reduce disaster risks everywhere, including urban areas.
Divisional Deputy Director of the Fire Service and Civil Defense Asaduzzaman Sheikh narrated the government efforts taken to reduce disaster risks through dissemination of information and warnings, training and emergency response management systems.
BSS from Bogra adds: The International Day for Disaster Reduction was observed here this morning under the initiatives of the district administration. To mark the day, the district administration brought out a colourful procession from the deputy commissioner’s (DC) office. The procession paraded the main streets of the city before ending at the same venue.
The administration and Department of Disaster Management jointly organized a discussion on the occasion in the conference hall of DC. With Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Sufiya Nazim in the chair, DC Ashraf Uddin was present in the meeting as the special guest.
