"Its use in different parts of the country can save many lives," ADB Country Director, Manmohan Parkash said after handing over seven types of completed sub-projects for use under the Emergency Assistance Project. The ADB country director handed over the project facilities, to LGRD Senior Secretary, SM Ghulam Farooque on Friday, which were completed with grant assistance from the ADB. Parkash said lightning arresters are used in many countries to make sure when lightning strikes it goes down to the earth. The ADB country director said, they will be more than happy to take it up for the entire country if they are requested. He also inaugurated the groundbreaking of seven food distribution centres, and ten cyclone shelters in and around the Cox's Bazar camps.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 28, 2019 15:56 UTC