Bangladesh, July 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed all relevant agencies and field-level administration to remain on maximum alert and work in close coordination to protect lives and property affected by widespread waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall, while separately ordering authorities to complete long-pending restoration projects for Dhanmondi and Gulshan lakes within their stipulated timeframe.Executive Branch

Discover more Bangladesh travel guide Natural Disasters International Sports Competitions The directive on the flood response came during a virtual meeting from the Prime Minister's Office with divisional commissioners, deputy inspectors general (DIGs) of police, deputy commissioners (DCs), superintende...