Flood victims
Zahid Mollik, Karatia,Tangail
Almost every year our country is hit by floods. Disastrous floods occurred in 1988 and 1998. Many people had died and lost their property during those floods. Now, again Bangladesh is facing floods of stupendous proportions. About two crore people have been hit, and over 400 people have died so far. Forty-three districts have been affected. Many people have become homeless and their normal life has come to a standstill. Prices of necessary commodities are going up alarmingly. People have contracted waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea and are suffering without medicine and pure drinking water and with little or no food. They are leading a measurable life. On the other hand , schools, colleges and other institutions have been closed down due to floods. However, this is high time to take preventive measures and to extend our helping hand towards the hapless people in the affected areas. And at the same time I would like to request the government to take the necessary steps for future, so that we remain prepared to face natural disasters.
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