International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 was observed in Chandanaish, Chittagong, with the national theme "Ghor theke shuru kori, duryog sohonshil desh gori" (Let's start from home, build a disaster-resilient country).
The day's events were jointly organized on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) by the Upazila Department of Disaster Management and the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief. The program featured a colorful rally, a awareness demonstration on earthquake and fire safety, and a discussion meeting.
At the Kashem Mahbub High School ground, members of the Fire Service and Civil Defense, led by Warehouse Inspector Md. Kamrul Hasan, demonstrated essential emergency preparedness and safety drills.
The subsequent discussion session was chaired by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Abdur Rahman, with welcome remarks delivered by Upazila Project Implementation Officer Md. Mahbub Alam Shawn Bhuiyan. Member of Parliament for Chittagong-14 (Chandanaish-Satkania partial) Alhajj Jasim Uddin Ahmed attended as the chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, MP Jasim Uddin Ahmed stated, "To combat disasters, not only the government but every family must be aware. Disaster preparedness must begin right from home. We will work together with everyone to build a disaster-resilient Bangladesh." Speakers at the event highlighted the necessity of individual, familial, and community-level initiatives to reduce disaster risks, enhance public awareness, and minimize loss of life and property.
The program was attended by officers from various upazila departments, fire service personnel, political and social leaders, teachers, students, and local journalists.
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Reported by Md. Nurul Alam, Chandanaish (Chittagong) Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
