Bearing the theme "Start from home, build a disaster-resilient country," International Disaster Reduction Day was observed in Pabna on Tuesday (October 13). To mark the occasion, a fire and earthquake safety drill and discussion meeting were held in the morning at the Pabna Government Technical School and College ground.
Presided over by Additional District Magistrate Moniruzzaman, the event was attended by District Commissioner Aminul Islam as the chief guest, alongside Pabna District BNP Member Secretary Advocate Masud Khandaker and Sadar Upazila BNP Member Secretary Rehanul Islam Bulal, along with students from various educational institutions.
Conducted with the active support of Fire Service and Civil Defence, Pabna, the drill featured practical demonstrations on how to manage disasters such as fires and earthquakes. Speakers at the discussion meeting highlighted various aspects of disaster risk reduction, early preparedness, public awareness, and ensuring safety during emergencies.
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Reported by M. S. Rahman, Pabna • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
