Interim government Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, today said that youth leadership will be more involved in climate protection in Bangladesh.

Speaking in a televised address, the Nobel Peace Laureate Prof Yunus emphasized the importance of environmental protection.

Government and private initiatives have been taken to help the flood victims, said the chief advisor of the interim government, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. He said this in his address to the nation at 7:30 pm on Sunday.

A total of 10,47,029 families have been impacted by the floods, which span 545 municipalities and unions.

Amid the crisis, at least 4,15,273 people have sought refuge in 3,654 shelter centers, where 22,298 domestic animals are also being housed.

The government has deployed 748 medical teams to provide essential healthcare services in the affected areas.

In response to the disaster, the government has allocated Tk 3.52 crore to the 11 flood-hit districts, alongside 20,650 tonnes of rice, 15,000 packages of dry food, baby food, and fodder valued at Tk 35 lakh each.

Private organizations, businesses, and the general public have also joined the relief efforts.