Yunus distributes 300 houses among flood victims

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has handed over the keys of 300 houses among the flood affected people of four districts in the country.

The houses, built under a special housing project for flood victims, were distributed among them in Feni, Noakhali, Cumilla and Chittagong districts.

On behalf of the chief adviser, the deputy commissioners of the districts handed over the keys.

Prof Yunus virtually addressed the house handover ceremonies, arranged at the four districts from the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO).

A total of 110 houses were distributed among the beneficiaries in Feni, while 90 houses in Noakhali, 70 houses in Cumilla and 30 houses in Chittagong.

Approximately Tk 24, 98, 95000 had been spent on the construction of 300 houses.

“We are pleased that the funds were utilized efficiently. Despite various challenges, the work was completed to a high standard. It’s a wonderful job,” Prof Yunus said, noting that the Bangladesh Army has completed the construction of the houses smoothly with great effort and efficiency.

The Chief Adviser congratulated all those who have got houses. “The courage that the people of the country have given you by standing by your side will always be in your mind.”

Thanking everyone involved in the implementation of this project, Prof Yunus said, “I sincerely thank everyone who worked tirelessly in this work and provided a place for homeless families to rest, especially the local administration, members of the Armed Forces Division, LGED engineers and the officers of the shelter project.”

Yunus said it was the government’s responsibility to stand by the flood-affected people, and that was why it took on the special housing construction project immediately after the flood.

He said those who lost houses in the flood have now got their resorts where they would be able to live with their family members.

Prof Yunus urged the beneficiaries to ensure education for their children so that they can be good human beings and good entrepreneurs.

On behalf of the Chief Adviser, the deputy commissioners of the four districts handed over the keys of houses among the beneficiaries.

A total of 110 houses were distributed among the beneficiaries in Feni, while 90 houses in Noakhali, 70 houses in Cumilla and 30 houses in Chattogram.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Army Chief said that if such a responsibility is given in the future, the Bangladesh Army will always be ready to fulfill it.

He said that 298 houses have already been constructed under the project. Two houses could not be constructed due to land-related complications. These will be constructed very soon.

Many people were left homeless in the 2024 flood. Initially, the most affected districts were Feni, Noakhali, Cumilla and Chattogram.