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BSS, Pirojpur

Law and Information Adviser Barrister Mainul Hosein yesterday urged the cyclone-hit people for working together with patience and courage to overcome the losses in the cyclone.

He said the Government is working relentlessly to provide support to the people affected by the devastating cyclone Sidr.

The Adviser said this at different rallies while visiting various cyclone-ravaged areas and distributing relief among the distressed people.

Barrister Mainul distributed relief materials at Kumirmmari Ferryghat, Bhandaria upazila parishad auditorium, Bhitabari Adarsha High School, Tekutia Ferryghat and Bhandaria Sadar Union Parishad premises.

Earlier, the Law Adviser attended as the chief guest a coordination meeting on relief and rehabilitation following the damage caused by the severe cyclone in the district.

Deputy commissioner of the district Md Abdul Kayum chaired the meeting.

Among others, REB Chairman and Pirojpur Chamber President Ali Ahmed, Municipality Chairman Habibur Rahman Malek, district joint forces Deputy Commander Major Ebad, police super and district Muktijoddha Sangsad Commander Goutam Chowdhury also spoke.

Speakers at the meeting demanded supply of safe drinking water and restoration of power supply and telecommunications in the district.

Besides, they demanded low-interest bank loans for the cyclone-stricken people for reconstructing houses.

The Adviser assured them that the Government would take measures in this regard.

The government is supplying water purification tablets and will continue it, he said, adding that initiatives would be taken to restore telecommunications.

The REB Chairman said the cyclone has caused severe damage to the power lines in the district. Steps have been taken to repair the power lines. The power department workers have been working to repair the damaged lines and required machinery has been sent to the district from Dhaka, he added.

Appreciating the Government officials for their relief activities, the Adviser said they are working hard for providing support to the affected people.

He urged all persons in the society to come forward to help the cyclone-hit people.

He said many countries and donor agencies have expressed their interest to assist Bangladesh to overcome the losses caused by the devastating cyclone.