Bangladesh disaster management reference handbook 2015

This handbook brings together important information about disaster management and response in Bangladesh.

Based on extensive research and analysis of existing plans, policies, and capabilities related to disaster management and risk reduction in Bangladesh, it gives an overview of natural and man-made threats most likely to affect Bangladesh and proceeds to outline the governance structures for disaster management, the infrastructure and the state and preparedness of the health sector for disasters.

The book is intended to provide decision makers, planners, responders and disaster management practitioners with an overview of the disaster management structure, policies, laws, and plans of Bangladesh.