The New Nation - Internet Edition

Communications Adviser and Coordinator of
post-cyclone relief operation Maj Gen (retd) MA Matin
inspecting the relief operation in Barisal Airport: A
cyclone survivor being given treatment by the medical team
of US Marine troops at Patuakhali General Hos

BSS, Barisal

Adviser for Communications Major General (retd) MA Matin, also coordinator of relief operations, yesterday visited here to see for himself the relief distributions by the service personnel from the USA, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, four US medical teams have started working in Southkhali, Sharankhola, Bamna, Patharghata, Rangabali, Dashmina and Dublarchar. They have also distributed relief materials.

Earlier, the Pakistani medical team started working in Kathalia and Bamna upazilas. A coordination cell of the forces from the USA, Pakistan and Bangladesh was formed yesterday at a meeting. Wing Commander Shamim Ahmed is heading the cell.

Matin expressed his deep satisfaction reviewing the distribution of relief goods among the cyclone-hit people in the region. He asked the officials to work sincerely at the crucial period of the nation in distributing the relief materials and rebuilding homes for the SIDR victims.

Meanwhile, the cyclone-affected people are going back to their normal life with the cooperation from the government and the army from home and abroad, and local institutions.

A total of 143.13 tonnes of relief goods, including rice, pulses, biscuits, utensils and materials, were distributed among the cyclone-affected people from the government side.