Chittagong:Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Sa Ching Prue emphasized the importance of raising public awareness to mitigate disaster risks in hilly regions, addressing issues such as heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister highlighted the need for early warnings to reach remote areas effectively and in simple language. He spoke as the chief guest at the national launching ceremony of the 'SURAKKHA' project in the Gulshan area.
Prue expressed optimism that organizations like Save the Children and ECHO would persist in their development efforts while preserving environmental balance. He underscored the significance of environmentally friendly infrastructure and afforestation, considering local experiences and natural resilience.
He also stressed the urgency of providing safe drinking water and sanitation for marginalized communities in these regions. Furthermore, Prue emphasized the need to protect adolescents and young people from drugs and excessive use of social media, advocating for increased engagement in sports. New playgrounds are being established across the country under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's directive to address this issue.
The event featured remarks from Department of Disaster Management Director General Razwanur Rahman, NGO Affairs Bureau Director General Dr. Mohammed Jakaria, and Save the Children Bangladesh Country Director Shumon Sengupta, with Netai Chandra Dey Sarker presiding over the ceremony.