Govt Stands by Those Working for People’s Welfare: Azam

Adviser for Disaster Management and Relief and Liberation War Affairs, Faruk-E-Azam, Bir Protik, has said that the government always stands beside those who work for the welfare of the people.

“This country belongs to all of us. You have been entrusted with responsibilities and authority to serve the people. Use that power for their wellbeing, and the government will stand with you,” he said while addressing a view-exchange meeting in Khulna on Thursday night.

Chaired by Khulna Divisional Commissioner Md Firoz Sarkar, the meeting took place at the Khulna District Shilpakala Academy auditorium with the participation of field-level officials involved in disaster management.

“We can build a more capable and resilient nation. The Mass Uprising of 2024 has given us that opportunity. Bangladesh is a disaster-prone country, but with proper planning and policies, we can successfully overcome these challenges—and we are working to make that happen,” the adviser added.

Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Md Mostafizur Rahman and Director General of the Department of Disaster Management Rezwanur Rahman attended the event as special guests, while Khulna Deputy Commissioner Md Tawfiqur Rahman delivered the welcome speech.

Among others, Jashore Deputy Commissioner Md Azaharul Islam, Satkhira Deputy Commissioner Mostaq Ahmed, and Kushtia Deputy Commissioner Abu Hasan Mohammad Arefin also spoke at the meeting.

Officials from all ten districts under the Khulna division—including deputy commissioners, UNOs, district relief and rehabilitation officers, and upazila project implementation officers—participated in the programme.