“The flood situation of the country is being monitored since the beginning of the monsoon season in the last April. Preparations have been made in advance to control the flood situation under the direction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,” he said. The deputy minister said that the government is monitoring the flood situation all the time. “Even today, I have talked to the deputy commissioners and executive engineers of 22 districts and given necessary instructions.”He said: “Flood and river erosion areas have been identified across the country. “Immediate action has been taken by identifying the risky erosion areas.”

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 12, 2020 16:41 UTC