Flood-hit families to get govt support

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the government would provide comprehensive assistance to people affected by the recent floods, including families who lost their homes, farms, fish farms and livestock keepers.

He made the remarks while addressing a house handover programme for flood-affected homeless families at the Pekua Upazila Parishad premises in Cox’s Bazar.

Salahuddin said the government was committed to standing beside people during disasters and other difficult situations.

“The main goal of the government’s politics is to ensure the welfare of the people. As a government elected by the people’s votes, it is our responsibility and commitment to stand by them in any danger or adversity,” he said.

He said the administration was working under the principle of “Bangladesh First, People Before Power.”
The minister said government assistance would not be limited to families whose homes were damaged in the floods. Farmers, fish farmers and livestock keepers who suffered losses would also receive support following damage assessments.

Farmers whose seedbeds, seedlings or agricultural land were damaged would be provided with necessary inputs, including seeds and fertilisers, he added.

Salahuddin said immediate measures would also be taken to repair flood-damaged schools, colleges, madrasahs, roads and other infrastructure to restore normal life as quickly as possible.

He reiterated that the government would continue supporting affected communities across the country and work to ensure that essential public services reached people’s doorsteps.

At the programme, organised by a private organisation, newly built houses were handed over to 20 families left homeless by the floods.

Each family also received essential household items, including a cot.