Army deployed for flood rescue, relief efforts in Sylhet, Sunamganj

The government has deployed army personnel in Sylhet and Sunamganj to speed up flood rescue and relief efforts, according to Divisional Commissioner Muhammad Mosharrof Hossain, reports bdnews24.com.
"The main challenge is to rescue people and bring them to safety," he said on Friday. "The army is working alongside the local government in rescue operations."
Asked how many army personnel would be deployed for the task, Mosharrof said he could not immediately provide an answer.
"Army personnel have begun work in Sylhet," he said. "They will start work in Sunamganj soon. The honourable prime minister has also instructed the Navy to join."
Nadar Bakht, the Sunamganj municipal mayor, says there are a few shelters available as water floods the city's roads and homes.