Morningsun Online //

Interim government chief advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus called the government’s highest priority to deal with floods at the moment and urged private institutions and citizens to work together with the government to deal with floods.

He made this call in a meeting with representatives of non-governmental development organizations (NGOs) on the flood situation.

On Saturday, the NGO representatives held a meeting with the Chief Adviser at the Rashtriya Guest House Yamuna. Officials of 44 NGOs working in coastal and disaster areas participated in the meeting.

Later, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam informed the information to Basas.

Shafiqul Alam said that the chief adviser said that the government is currently giving top priority to flood control. We must deal with this situation. Everyone should come forward to fulfill this responsibility.

Dr. Yunus emphasized on increasing coordination in the field of rescue activities and relief distribution, and said, “Government, NGOs and all those who are working on flood control should increase coordination. If possible, the flood control work should be coordinated at the district level as well.

The Chief Adviser said that crores of people are coming forward with flood rescue operations and relief. It is important to ensure proper utilization of their noble enthusiasm. That’s why we all have to work shoulder to shoulder.

Continuous heavy rains and water coming down from India have hit the country with worst floods in memory. 11 districts have been affected by floods. Millions of people have been trapped in water due to severe floods.

In the meeting, Muhammad Yunus urged all parties to work together to deal with the overall situation, including post-flood food and health risks, stating that more work needs to be done after the flood waters recede.

The second revolution has taken place in the country through the uprising of the students. Yunus said, “Youths have created great opportunities for us. This opportunity should be used quickly.

The head of government also said that not only attention should be given to fighting floods, but also how to keep the country flood-free.