Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is observing the Cyclone Sitrang situation round the clock and giving necessary instructions to government officials so that lives and properties can be protected.
“The Prime Minister is giving directives to ministries, directorates and other government offices round the clock,” PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim told UNB.
He said that the Prime Minister also taking all information from the field level.
“She also gave necessary instructions to Awami League leaders regarding this,” PM’s press secretary said.
He said that the PM is also communicating with local leaders, including MPs and other public representatives, of her party to gather information fast and has given necessary directives.
A monitoring cell, PM’s Disaster Management Coordination and Relief Monitoring Cell, has been opened in the Prime Minister’s Office, as per her instruction.
All are requested to communicate with the cell through its hotline numbers. These are: 01769010986, 02-55029550 and 02-58153022. The fax number is 02-9102469.
Source: United News of Bangladesh