The government has so far distributed over Tk 2.42 crore in cash among the flood affected victims as more than 55 lakh people have been devastated by the recent flood.
“The government has so far dispensed Tk 24,271,200 out of allocated Tk 41,650,000 in cash among the flood-hit people till August 4,” according to the data provided by the district administrations.
In addition, the government has also allocated 16,410 tonnes of rice, from which, 10,048 tonnes have been distributed among the flood affected people in 33 districts.
Tk 67.54 lakh out of allocated Tk 1.38 crore has been distributed for purchasing baby food while more than Tk 1.44 crore out Tk 2.86 crore has been provided for procuring cattle feed.
“A total of 162,000 packets of dry food have been handed over among the flood affected people across the country,” the data showed.
The government has also allocated 300 bundle corrugated iron sheet and Taka nine lakh as household grant.
The data said nearly 10 lakh families were marooned, affecting 55, 63,777 people while 1,058 unions and 162 upazilas were flooded. Due to this situation, around 77,052 people have taken refuge at 1,567 flood shelter centers in the flood-hit districts.
(Source: BSS)
