Concerted efforts for disaster reduction stressed

RAJSHAHI: Speakers at a discussion yesterday stressed the need for public awareness and modernised training to protect life, livelihood and resources of millions of vulnerable people across the country, reports BSS.

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, the speakers said.

They viewed the rate of disaster risks is gradually mounting due to various natural and man-made calamities. So, there is no alternative to collective efforts of all government and non-government organizations in this regard.

District Administration and Department of Disaster Management jointly organised the discussion in Riverview Collectorate School in observance of the International Day for Disaster Reduction- 2017. “Home Safe Home: Reducing Exposure, Reducing Displacement” was the main theme of the day.

To mark the day, district administration brought out a colourful procession from Laboratory School premises that paraded the main streets of the city and concluded in the meeting venue.

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 Aminul Haque gave an overview of the country's disaster situation and its mitigation activities.

Concerted efforts for disaster reduction stressed

RAJSHAHI: Speakers at a discussion yesterday stressed the need for public awareness and modernised training to protect life, livelihood and resources of millions of vulnerable people across the country, reports BSS. 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, the speakers said. They viewed the rate of disaster risks is gradually mounting due to various natural and man-made calamities. So, there is no alternative to collective efforts of all government and non-government organizations in this regard. District Administration and Department of Disaster Management jointly organised the discussion in Riverview Collectorate School in observance of the International Day for Disaster Reduction- 2017. Home Safe Home: Reducing Exposure, Reducing Displacement was the main theme of the day. To mark the day, district administration brought out a colourful procession from Laboratory School premises that paraded the main streets of the city and concluded in the meeting venue. 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 Aminul Haque gave an overview of the countrys disaster situation and its mitigation activities.