Agricultural rehabilitation
Post-flood agricultural rehabilitation should be the top priority
The southeastern, central, and northeastern regions of Bangladesh have been devastated by the most severe flood in recent memory. This sudden flood has already inundated 11 districts, with its effects also felt in the surrounding areas. Approximately 5.7 million people have been directly affected, with around 1 million trapped by the water. So far, 23 people have lost their lives. Many others are suffering from extreme hunger and disease. Those who managed took shelter in relatively high places, markets, schools, embankments, major roads or railway stations. For those who couldn’t escape, their tears have merged with the floodwaters, and their homes have been submerged. Rice fields are under water, and ponds have become deep pools. Fish, ducks, chickens, and livestock have all been washed away. They are suffering from a shortage of food, drinking water, medicine, and clothing, spending sleepless nights in the flood-affected areas. Some people look up to the sky, calling out to their Creator and Sustainer.
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