PIROJPUR, Sept 21, 2023 (BSS) - The construction work of 50 cyclone shelter centres will be completed by December in the coastal region and disaster-prone areas of the district aiming to minimize the losses and casualties of natural disasters. The 50 cyclone shelter centres project is being implemented at a cost of Taka 319.50 crore with all modern facilities. Of the 50 cyclone shelter centres, four are in Sadar upazila, four in Nazirpur upazila, six in Nesarabad upazila, seven in Bhandaria upazila, seven in Indurkani upazila, five in Kaukhali upazila and seventeen in Mathbaria upazila of the district. The ground floor of the cyclone shelter centres is completely open space. During normal hours, the 2nd floor of this cyclone shelter centre will be run as a primary school, Nabi said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha September 21, 2023 16:22 UTC