Abstract:
Natural disaster is a seasonal norm in Bangladesh. An abundance of rivers and other
geological factors have paved the way for a series of natural calamities including flash
floods, floods, cyclones, earthquakes, soil erosion, and other such calamities. These
disasters wreak havoc affecting the lives of many. Public, as well as many private
resources, are engulfed by these natural disasters. As a developing nation, it is very
important to ensure continuous progress in terms of the socioeconomic conditions of
the country. However, natural disasters are a great hindrance to this. The Government
of Bangladesh (GoB) has been working to tackle this issue with disaster preparedness
and management procedures available. GoB is working closely with the concerned
international institutes to figure out procedures and methods suitable for the country
in battling against such issues. The role of ICT is overwhelming in ensuring
appropriate measures are taken in disaster management and preparedness. The impact
of ICT has been recognized all over the world and it has proved to provide greater
efficiency, speed, and effectiveness in minimizing the damage caused by natural
disasters. In Bangladesh, the use of ICT has been prevalent since the inception of this
country. Policy changes as well as recent improvements have eased the integration of
ICT services for disaster management issues.
