FOREWORD 2008
Bangladesh has experienced many disastrous hazards in the past. Cyclones and floods are the
major natural hazards in Bangladesh along with river bank erosion, drought, flash flood,
seasonal storm and tornado, and a few man made hazards, such as fire, building collapse, ferry
tragedy, road accidents, etc. Bangladesh is also at risk from earthquake and Tsunami and
climate change along with new dimension in urban risks due to its fast growing urbanization
and density in urban centers. Climate change adaptation issues particularly need consideration
both at national and community levels. This has great impact on our hazard frequency and
severity, particularly in case of floods and droughts.
Government of Bangladesh has already showed its commitment to invest more in the risk
reduction framework. We are implementing several programmes to shift the whole of the
paradigm of disaster management from response and recovery culture to a risk reduction
culture. However, an effective emergency response system remains at the forefront of the
disaster management efforts.
I am happy to note that the revised Standing Orders on Disaster has taken into consideration this
changed risk environment. With the introduction of the new features, the SOD has become
updated and now it is in line with the new development in the field of disaster management. I
hope that all concerned will find it useful.
I would like to convey sincere thanks to my colleagues at the Ministry of Food and Disaster
Management, officials and staff of Disaster Management Bureau as well as experts of the
Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) for their contribution to the
development of this revised version of the Standing Orders on Disaster.
I have no doubt that this revised SOD, when followed properly, will contribute significantly to
reduce disaster risks and to establish an effective disaster response system in Bangladesh.
(A K M Abdul Awal Majunder)
Secretary in Charge
Ministry of Food and Disaster Management
To more: http://www.amarnagarpur.uphero.com/
Bangladesh has experienced many disastrous hazards in the past. Cyclones and floods are the
major natural hazards in Bangladesh along with river bank erosion, drought, flash flood,
seasonal storm and tornado, and a few man made hazards, such as fire, building collapse, ferry
tragedy, road accidents, etc. Bangladesh is also at risk from earthquake and Tsunami and
climate change along with new dimension in urban risks due to its fast growing urbanization
and density in urban centers. Climate change adaptation issues particularly need consideration
both at national and community levels. This has great impact on our hazard frequency and
severity, particularly in case of floods and droughts.
Government of Bangladesh has already showed its commitment to invest more in the risk
reduction framework. We are implementing several programmes to shift the whole of the
paradigm of disaster management from response and recovery culture to a risk reduction
culture. However, an effective emergency response system remains at the forefront of the
disaster management efforts.
I am happy to note that the revised Standing Orders on Disaster has taken into consideration this
changed risk environment. With the introduction of the new features, the SOD has become
updated and now it is in line with the new development in the field of disaster management. I
hope that all concerned will find it useful.
I would like to convey sincere thanks to my colleagues at the Ministry of Food and Disaster
Management, officials and staff of Disaster Management Bureau as well as experts of the
Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) for their contribution to the
development of this revised version of the Standing Orders on Disaster.
I have no doubt that this revised SOD, when followed properly, will contribute significantly to
reduce disaster risks and to establish an effective disaster response system in Bangladesh.
(A K M Abdul Awal Majunder)
Secretary in Charge
Ministry of Food and Disaster Management
To more: http://www.amarnagarpur.uphero.com/
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