Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said relief and rehabilitation efforts are already underway in Chittagong, and the government's support will continue until full rehabilitation is completed.
Around 700,000 people have been affected by the floods in Chittagong, Khasru said. More than 100,000 people have already received relief assistance, while rehabilitation efforts for the flood victims are also underway.
He made the remarks while distributing relief among flood victims in the Patenga area on Friday morning.
He said: "Rice, cooked meals, and dry food are being distributed among the flood-affected people."
The minister said many roads have been damaged by the floods and instructed the authorities concerned to expedite repair work, which is already underway.
After distributing relief in Patenga, the finance minister left for Chandanaish upazila.
Later on Friday, he is scheduled to distribute relief among flood victims in different parts of Chittagong, including Satkania, Lohagara, and Banshkhali upazilas.