"At least four lakh people of 68 unions in nine upazilas of Khulna have been affected by 'Remal'," said District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Md. Khulna District Administration, Mongla Port Authority, Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) of Mongla West Zone, Fire Service and Civil Defence are working to rehabilitate the affected coastal people. Over 5,500 volunteers of different organisations, including Red Crescent and CPP, are working in different regions, he said. The operation of Mongla port has already resumed, said Md Makruzzaman, Secretary of Mongla Port Authority (MPA). Electricity supply was hampered in different coastal villages till filing of this report, sources said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha May 28, 2024 15:11 UTC