Cyclone Fani: PM Hasina issues directive to support those affected

Dhaka: Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered authorities in the country provide support those affected by Cyclone Fani.

In a directive, Hasina, who is currently in London on an official visit, stated, "Help the people affected by Fani and complete the assessment of damage quickly."

The premier also called on the Awami League leaders and activists to join hands to support the cyclone affected people, according to a press release from her office.

Hasina mourned the deaths of those killed in the cyclone, prayed for their departed souls and conveyed her profound sympathy to the members of the bereaved families.

The release said relief and rescue operations were underway in cyclone-hit areas. Houses and crops have been damaged in some of the southern coastal districts and some areas of the northern region of the country..

Members of the army, navy and air force have already reached affected areas to help people, while helicopters from the air force have been used to conduct surveys to help ascertain the damage unleashed by the cyclone.

PM’s Principal Secretary Md Nojibur Rahman asked the concerned officials to give necessary instructions to the administrations of the cyclone battered districts from a high level review meeting held this morning to decide on measures to face the aftermath of Fani.

He also directed the authorities concerned to take necessary initiatives as per the permanent guidelines for dealing with any post-disaster situation.