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Timely dissemination of early warning messages and prompt response measures can significantly reduce casualties and economic losses from storms, floods, heavy rainfall, and lightning, said speakers at a dialogue yesterday.

The event, titled “Media Dialogue: Disaster Warnings”, was held at a city hotel. It was jointly organised by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) and Plan International Bangladesh, with Prothom Alo as the media partner.

Speakers stressed the need for stronger collaboration among government agencies, NGOs, and media organisations to ensure early warning information reaches vulnerable and marginalised communities.

Speaking as the chief guest, Md Ashraf Uddin, secretary to the Ministry of Defence, said Bangladesh remains highly vulnerable to disasters due to its geographical location, dense population, and the impacts of climate change.

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