Jamaat Ameer calls for providing relief to flood victims on priority basis

❐ Local correspondent

Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has called for priority relief for flood-affected people in four divisions of the country, including Chittagong.

He made this call after visiting the flood-hit areas of Banshkhali, Chittagong, on Friday morning, July 10. During this time, the Jamaat Ameer inquired about the affected people.

Shafiqur said, “It is a humanitarian and moral responsibility to stand by the people affected by this disaster. Along with the government, I urge the wealthy individuals of the society, various social and voluntary organizations, and people from all walks of life of the country to come forward to help the flood-affected people according to their respective capabilities.”

Later, the Jamaat Amir told reporters that it is everyone’s responsibility to stand by the helpless people in times of danger. Jamaat will stand by the flood-affected people to the best of its ability.

Shafiqur Rahman also said that he would work to support the affected families. Later, he demanded the opening of the closed sluice gate in the Banshkhali area.