Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directs coordinated rescue, relief and rehabilitation support for flood-affected people across Bangladesh. Photo : PMO

DHAKA, July 10, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has asked the administration concerned and BNP leaders and activists to extend all necessary support to people affected by heavy rainfall and flooding across the country.

Throughout the day on Friday, the Prime Minister spoke to Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Civil Surgeons of various flood-hit districts to assess the overall situation, said PM's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman.

He also spoke with ministers, secretaries and officials from the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief as well as other relevant ministries, said Ruman.
 
The Prime Minister provided necessary directives to ensure that rescue, relief, medical assistance and rehabilitation efforts are carried out in a more coordinated and effective manner.

Ruman said the Prime Minister has assigned State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit to coordinate overall operations, including rescue, rehabilitation and medical services in the flood-affected districts. 

To address the evolving situation, the state minister will travel to Chattogram on Saturday along with State Minister for Relief M. Iqbal Hossain and other concerned officials.

Ruman further said officials have informed the Prime Minister that floodwaters have begun receding in several areas. However, the overall situation continues to be closely monitored.

The Prime Minister instructed authorities to give special attention to women and children in flood-affected areas, particularly pregnant women. 

He also directed law enforcement agencies to remain on maximum alert to prevent criminal groups from exploiting the disaster by engaging in theft, robbery, or other unlawful activities.

In addition, Tarique Rahman directed the authorities to ensure adequate supplies of food, safe drinking water, medical care and other emergency assistance for those affected, said PM's additional press secretary.

Meanwhile, ministers and members of parliament from the greater Chattogram region have been closely monitoring the flood situation from the outset and remain actively involved in relief operations and the delivery of necessary assistance.