16/06/2026
🟦 Timely, accurate information can save lives during disasters, making responsible journalism essential in shaping public response to early warnings.
To strengthen this link, Plan International Bangladesh, brought together Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), Preparedness Programme (CPP), and of Disaster Management (DDM) on a platform engaging 50 journalists. The session clarified agency roles, explained how warnings are generated and shared, and strengthened journalists’ understanding of accurate terminology while building stronger connections for more reliable disaster reporting.
The event was attended by Md. Ashraf Uddin, Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, as chief guest. Razwanur Rahman, Director General of the Department of Disaster Management; Dr. Sazzad Hossain, Executive Engineer of Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre, Bangladesh Water Development Board, Md. Momenul Islam, Director, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), and Mohammed Najmul Abedin, Director (Admin), Joint Secretary, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, graced the event as the special guests.
বাংলাদেশে প্রতিবছর বন্যা, ঘূর্ণিঝড়, জলোচ্ছ্বাস, খরা, বজ্রপাত ও অতিবৃষ্টিসহ নানা প্রাকৃতিক দুর্যোগে মানুষের জীবন ...