Home Minister inspects post-flood rehabilitation, discusses sluice gate management, and promises embankment construction in Pekua and Chakaria, Cox's Bazar

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed visited flood-affected areas in Pekua, Chakaria, and Matamuhuri, Cox's Bazar, to inspect damages and discuss long-term solutions, including embankment repairs and a policy shift in the management of 103 local sluice gates, transferring control from the Water Development Board to local administrative officials. The visit covered areas like Pekua Sadar, Barbakia, Shilkhali, Toitong, Magnama, Rajakhali, Uzantia, and Mehernama. Government interventions include housing and infrastructure rehabilitation for affected families, addressing significant damage to agriculture, fisheries, salt fields, and local housing.