Better Governance for Better Disaster Management: Bangladesh Perspective

As one of the most disaster prone countries in the world, Bangladesh has demonstrated their remarkable resilient capacities as a global champion in Disaster Management.

In an effort to professionalize Comprehensive Disaster Management Approach with particular focus on integration of DRR into development process, Bangladesh developed a National Plan for Disaster Management (NPDM) 2007-2015 as well as Disaster Management Act are outcome of the national and international commitments of the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) and the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management and Relief (MoFDMR) for addressing the disaster risks comprehensively.