Noakhali Correspondent— A learning review workshop for the ‘Bangladesh Flood Response 2024’ project was held on Wednesday in Maijdee, Noakhali, bringing together representatives from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and development partners to reflect on flood response efforts and preparedness strategies.

The workshop took place in a local conference room and was organized as part of the Bangladesh Flood Response 2024 initiative, funded by the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP). Development organization Oxfam partnered in the project, while CODEC and Dhaka Ahsania Mission implemented the project in the flood-affected districts of Feni and Noakhali.

Participants reviewed the 2024 flood situation, key learnings, and discussed improved preparedness and support strategies for future disasters.

Taslimun Nessa, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development & Human Resource Management) of Noakhali, addressed the attendees, stating:

“Every crisis teaches us valuable lessons, and we must remain prepared to stand by our people more effectively. The 2024 flood was a learning moment. If we apply those lessons moving forward, we can overcome any challenge. From the onset of the flood, the role of NGOs and private organizations, alongside the government, was commendable. It was through collective efforts that we were able to recover from the disaster. In the face of any future crises, we must come together, hand in hand, to respond.”

The workshop was attended by key project stakeholders including Nurul Amin, Sub-Assistant Engineer of the Department of Public Health Engineering; Md. Murad Parvez, Meal Manager of Oxfam; Md. Jahangir Alam, Senior Program Officer of Oxfam; Jahangir Alam, Focal Person of Dhaka Ahsania Mission; and Archana Pal, Focal Person of CODEC, among others.

The session highlighted the importance of coordinated humanitarian response and shared commitment among all actors to build more resilient communities in Bangladesh’s disaster-prone regions.