Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed -File photo

COX'S BAZAR, July 18, 2026 (BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said the government will provide comprehensive assistance to people affected by the recent floods, including homeless families, farmers, fish farmers and livestock keepers, reaffirming its commitment to stand by citizens during times of disaster.

Addressing a house handover programme for flood-affected homeless families at the Pekua Upazila Parishad premises in Cox's Bazar, the minister said the government's politics is centred on ensuring the welfare of the people.

"The main goal of the government's politics is to ensure the welfare of the people. As a government elected by the people's votes, it is our responsibility and commitment to stand by the people in any danger or adversity," he said. 

He added that that the administration is working under the principle of "Bangladesh First, People Before Power."

Salahuddin said the government's assistance programme will not be limited to families whose homes were damaged by the floods. "Farmers, fish farmers and livestock keepers who suffered losses will also receive support," he added.

He said farmers whose seedbeds, seedlings or agricultural land were damaged would be provided with necessary agricultural inputs, including seeds and fertilisers. 

Assistance would also be extended to the fisheries and livestock sectors following assessments of the damage, he said.

The minister said the government would take immediate steps to repair flood-damaged infrastructure, including schools, colleges, madrasahs and roads, to restore normalcy as quickly as possible.

Reiterating the government's commitment to disaster response, he said it would continue working to ensure justice and provide necessary support to affected communities across the country.

He also sought the blessings of the people for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, saying the government is pursuing people-friendly and pro-poor policies to ease the burden on ordinary citizens and ensure public services reach their doorsteps.

At the programme, organised by a private organisation, houses were handed over to 20 families left homeless by the floods. 

Each family also received essential household items, including a cot, from the Home Minister.