Eastern region suffers Tk 144.21 billion damage due to floods: CPD

The eastern region of Bangladesh has suffered a loss of around Tk 144.21 billion due to recent floods, according to a study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

The local think tank disclosed the information at a press briefing at its office in Dhaka on Sunday on aftermath and rehabilitation after floods in the eastern region, including in Cumilla, Feni, Noakhali and Lakshmipur districts.

While presenting the data, CPD’s Executive Director Dr Fahmida Khatun said their assessment focused on Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Feni, Khagrachhari, Cox's Bazar, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Lakshmipur, and Brahmanbaria districts.

The floods most severely affected the agriculture and forestry sectors in the districts, she said.

The CPD’s executive director mentioned that Noakhali was the worst sufferer with the highest monetary losses as a district in the region. The district incurred a loss of around Tk 41.91 billion while Cumilla suffered Tk 33.90 billion in damage.