Over 850,000 families have been affected by the recent flash floods in Bangladesh, which have swept over vast swathes of the country’s northeast. With each day, Boro farmers are struggling to make ends meet, and it should be the government’s top-most priority to invest more in and do more to tackle the consequences of flash floods. There is no way to overstate the importance of investment in flood prevention methods, that can range from embankments, protection of wetlands, flood defense, and more. It is indeed heartening to see that the prime minister had taken the time to visit haor residents, express empathy, and solidarity. Last month’s floods have been some of the most unexpected in recent history, and that is why they have caused so much damage.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 02, 2017 13:41 UTC