Chattogram:A dialogue titled "Institutionalizing the Voice and Leadership of Youth in Proactive Disaster Management" was held on Thursday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Chattogram. Dr. Shahadat Hossain, Administrator of the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), attended the dialogue as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dr. Shahadat Hossain emphasized the need for integrating the leadership and participation of young volunteers into a formal institutional framework to tackle disaster risks, such as landslides, in Chattogram city. He highlighted the importance of trained youth in mitigating disaster-related damage by spreading early warnings, raising public awareness, and bolstering community-level preparedness. Their efforts, he noted, should be incorporated into the local government's official disaster management system.
The event was organized by Young Power in Social Action (YPSA). Dr. Shahadat Hossain remarked that effective disaster management extends beyond immediate rescue operations and includes proactive preparation and early warning systems. He pointed out that trained young volunteers are crucial in these areas.
The dialogue also saw the presence of Engineer Belayet, Chairman of the Chattogram Development Authority (CDA); Professor Dr. Md. Al Amin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Chattogram; Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman, Founder and Chief Executive of YPSA; and Jabed Miadad, a manager at Save the Children, among others.