Disaster research and training institute taking shape in Gazipur

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief M Iqbal Hossain on Friday inspected the construction progress of the National Disaster Management Research and Training Institute in Gazipur.

Speaking to journalists during the visit, he said the institute was being established to develop skilled manpower through disaster preparedness training and research into climate-induced disasters.

The facility will also help strengthen disaster management capacity and reduce people’s vulnerability to natural and climate-related hazards, he added.

The state minister said the institute would provide specialised training to officials and volunteers from all agencies involved in disaster management.

He expressed hope that the centre would become one of the leading disaster research and training institutions in South Asia and beyond.

The institute is being constructed on 8.20 acres of land within Gazipur City Corporation. The project includes an academic-cum-administrative building and a six-storey residential hostel for trainees.

Project Director Russell Sabreen and other officials accompanied the state minister during the inspection.