Abdullah Al Mamun, Chapainawabganj : International Disaster Mitigation Day was celebrated in Chapainawabganj with the theme ‘Disaster Early Warning, Action for All’. On the occasion of the day, the district administration has organized drills, rallies and discussions on what to do in case of earthquakes and fires.

Deputy Commissioner AKM Galiv Khan inaugurated the rally by blowing balloons and festoons in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Thursday morning.

The rally went around various important places in the city and ended at Green View High School. Later, a special discussion meeting was held in the school on the occasion of the day.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Zakiul Islam, Freedom Fighter Advocate Abdus Samad, Sadar Upazila Project Implementation Officer Engineer Md. Maudud Alam Kha, Vice Chairman of Sadar Upazila Parishad Md. Tosikul Alam Babul and other government officials, journalists, teachers and students of educational institutions were present.

At the end, Fire Service and Civil Defense, Chapainawabganj organized a special drill on what to do in case of fire to increase public awareness.