The Crime Desk: Heavy rains and landslides from India have caused flooding in Feni, Noakhali, Comilla, Brahmanbaria, and other areas of the country. The interim government’s information advisor, Nahid Islam, has made a five-point demand, including sending public-private speedboats to these areas.
He made this demand at the office of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) at Motijheel on Thursday (August 22) at 6 a.m..
The students of Dhaka University stood in front of the BIWTA office at Motijheel at 4 in the morning with a five-point demand for not providing necessary assistance to the flood-hit areas. Rifat Ahmed, a student of Dhaka University, presented the five-point demand of the students. The demands are that government and private speedboats should be sent to the flood-affected areas at the moment. Small launches at various ports should be sent to the flooded areas very quickly. All the vehicles engaged in flood rescue work must be urgently supplied with fuel by the authorities. All private trawlers and speedboats should be made free during this period. As long as this state of emergency continues, 24-hour control will be required from the control room, and representatives will be sent to each area.
After an hour’s stand, the chairman sent a representative to face the students. At this time, Information Advisor Nahid Islam came and spoke to the authorities after stopping the operations of the Shipping Control Office and assured accountability. Later, the students left the position around 6:30.
Addressing the authorities, information adviser Nahid Islam said that all government and private boats should be deployed in the affected area immediately. Call the private institutions and tell them that there are instructions from the Chief Adviser. Turn on the control room within an hour. He also said that action will be taken against those who neglected their duties during the national crisis.
He said that no institution should be surrounded by students. At the time of the crisis of the nation, you should step down from your position. Participate in all forces rescue operations. You don’t need to be instructed anymore. He urged people from educational institutions, business institutions, politics, and all classes to come forward.
Nahid said our neighboring country has taken a stand against the people of Bangladesh by opening the dam without any discussion. We condemn and protest against it. If any state stands against Bangladesh, the students of Bangladesh will stop it.
