The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has opened Prime Minister's Disaster Management Coordination and Relief Monitoring Cell for 24 hours as cyclone Sitrang moves closer to Bangladesh.
“All are requested to communicate with the cell through its hotline numbers---01769010986, 02-55029550 and 02-58153022. The fax number is 02-9102469,” reports BSS.
PM's press secretary Ihsanul Karim on Monday said, “The Prime Minister is observing the overall situation stemming from the cyclone Sitrang round the clock and providing necessary instructions to the authorities concerned to take all out preparation to protect lives and properties from the impending severe cyclone Sitrang,"
Sheikh Hasina, also President of the ruling Awami League (AL), is also communicating with her party's local leaders, including lawmakers, to inquire about the situation and asked them to be prepared to face any situation arising out of the Cyclone Sitrang, he said.