Dhaka, 15 May 2013, 1030 Hours
According to the latest Meteorological report, the tropical cyclone “Mahasen” is expected to hit Bangladesh coastline near Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar by the first hour of May 16, 2013. To face the cyclone COAST has taken every possible preparation to stretch a helping hand to the people of its working area. COAST staffs will also be involved with the government instructions locally led by the Deputy Commissioner, Upazila Nirbahi Officers and the local Chairmen. Our colleagues in the exposed areas will volunteer to provide information as affected by the cyclone.
We appreciate and encourage to call the following numbers to access the information directly from the spot. We also request the local people and others stakeholders to help them by providing true information.
Kutubdia: Mr. Nirban -01749000098, Mr. Parves-01728540591
Moheshkhali: Mr. Subal-01716822929, Mr. Iqbal-01713798542
Badarkhali: Mr. Kamal-01713164650
Pekua: Mr. Suman-01713164654, Mr. Pepul-01742719649
Ukhiya: Mr. Rubel-01713164658
Teknaf: Mr. Jahangir-01710106681, Mr. Mannan-01713164661
Cox’s Bazar Sadar: Mr. Ismail-01713367443
Chittagong: Mr. Asad-01713328805
Dhalchar, Bhola: Mr. Jasim-01713164642
Monpura, Bhola: Mr. Salahuddin-01713164645
Char Fassion, Bhola: Mr. Al Amin-01713144150
Bhola Sadar, Mr. Nirob-01713164636
In Kutubdia and Moghnama ghat our rescue boat will be standby for 24 hours with its driver Mr. Lal Mia (mobile no. 01739177503). The boat can be used by any GO-NGO emergency workers having prior permission of Mr. Moqbul Ahmed, Team Leader of Cox’s Bazar Region (Mobile No. 01713328828).
Mr. Moqbul Ahmed is coordinating all the disaster preparedness activities in Cox’s Bazar region under the guidance of COAST Executive Director-01711529792. You can communicate with them at any time.
Mr. Sanat K. Bhowmik, the director of COAST Trust (Mobile No. 01711881662) is monitoring and coordinating these preparedness activities of the organization from Dhaka Principal Office.
You are encouraged to communicate with any of them as required.