Sunday, October 13, marked the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, and a rally, discussion meeting, and award distribution ceremony were held at Cox’s Bazar.
This year’s theme is “Empowering the next generation for a resilient future.”
The events were organized by the district administration in collaboration with the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
The rally started from the Deputy Commissioner’s office premises in the morning and paraded through the town’s main roads.
After the rally, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Salahuddin led a discussion meeting in the DC office’s conference room.
In his speech, he stated that Cox’s Bazar is a disaster-prone area and that increasing public awareness is essential to reducing the damage natural disasters cause.
He also urged students and the general public to stay informed about emergency measures to take before and after disasters such as earthquakes and fires.
The event concluded with distributing prizes to students who won debate, essay, and art competitions held in observance of the day.
Photo: Abdur Rashid Manik
