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LALMONIRHAT, July 2, 2026 (BSS) - Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu today distributed emergency relief materials and financial assistance among 1,500 flood-affected families in Mogalhat, Rajpur and Khuniyagachh unions under Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila.

He visited the flood-hit areas from 10:00am to 4:00pm and handed over reliefs and cash assistance to affected families.

Speaking on the occasion, Dulu said food and relief assistance were being delivered promptly to flood victims following the directive of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

He assured that no flood-affected person would suffer from food shortage as the government has taken necessary measures.

He said damage assessment would be completed after floodwaters recede and rehabilitation support would be provided without delay.

Highlighting a long-term solution to recurring floods in northern Bangladesh, the minister stressed the implementation of the Teesta Master Plan.

“The people of this region will not be free from floods, drought and river erosion until the Teesta Master Plan is implemented. It is now the demand of the time,” he said.

Referring to his recent China visit seeking cooperation for the project and the Prime Minister’s statement on the Teesta issue in the Jatiya Sangsad, he said the government remains committed to implementing the plan.

During the programme, livestock and financial assistance were also distributed as special honours to families of the party leaders and activists killed in the anti-autocracy movement over the past 17 years.

Lalmonirhat Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Rashedul Haque Prodhan, District Council Administrator AKM Mominul Haque, Sadar UNO Mononita Das and others were present.