Although the flood water receded over a month ago, a large number of victims whose homes were ravaged are still living without a roof over their heads on the river banks. “The support provided by the government is inadequate to fulfill the victims’ needs. We have distributed 80-90 bundles of tin among the flood victims, but it was not enough to help them all.”Many victims alleged that they have been neglected by the government in terms of relief, humanitarian aid and financial support to reduce their plight and rebuild houses. During the flood, a total of 104,949 hectares of croplands have been completely ravaged while another 498,660 hectares were partially damaged in northern and east-northern districts of Bangladesh. The government has also allotted a total of Tk89,155,000 in cash for the victims.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 10, 2017 10:07 UTC