The UK is providing £500,000 (more than 6 Crores and 90 Lacs
Taka) to UN Resident Coordinator’s Office to support disaster
preparedness, response and recovery in Bangladesh.
This money will aid in the coordination of humanitarian
assistance provided by the Government of Bangladesh, donors, the
UN, and NGOs prior to, during, and after disaster events. It will
also ensure that this help reaches the most vulnerable people
with the most essential relief supplies.
Furthermore, it will assist the Government of Bangladesh in
developing a new risk assessment and contingency plan for
earthquakes, as well as expand its work on anticipatory actions
and early warning systems to assist people in taking precautions
to protect their lives before disasters strike.
UK Development Director and Deputy High Commissioner in
Bangladesh, , said
“The devastating flooding in Sylhet last year and Chittagong
Division this year demonstrate Bangladesh’s vulnerabilities to
the impacts of climate change.
“The UK is proud to partner with the UN Resident Coordinator’s
Office to support greater disaster preparedness, response, and
recovery in Bangladesh. I am pleased to announce this during the
Government of Bangladesh and UNDP’s Disaster Resilience Week.
“This will help guarantee that disaster responses are coordinated
and well-informed, and that more preparations are made ahead of
disasters, limiting their impact and saving lives.
“This builds on the UK’s historic support for humanitarian
response in Bangladesh and complements the Government of
Bangladesh’s remarkable work on disaster resilience and response
to date.”
Gwyn Lewis, UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, said
“The partnership with the UK will enhance coordination across the
UN and NGOs in Bangladesh, and as a result strengthen support to
the government of Bangladesh, and most importantly to the people
most affected by natural disasters. The impact of climate change
and the resulting intensity of disasters means this work is more
important than ever. Our efforts are focused on better early
warning systems, anticipatory action and a quick and timely
response to emergencies and disasters.”
