Noakhali, August 24— The Interim Government of Bangladesh will investigate whether the recent devastating floods are part of a conspiracy, according to Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, the Adviser on Youth and Sports, and Labor and Employment Affairs. He made this statement during a discussion on the flood situation held at the District Commissioner's office in Noakhali around 8 PM on Friday.

"The flood has united us," Asif said, emphasizing solidarity amid the crisis. He criticized the previous government's handling of state affairs, stating, "The fascist government has destroyed Bangladesh over the last 16 years, dismantling and rendering the organs of the state ineffective. We want a unified Bangladesh."

Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan further elaborated on the need for systemic reforms in the country. "We are talking about reforming the system. If someone doesn't see their superiors working, they won't work either; that's natural. So, the system needs to be fixed from top to bottom. After the current transitional situation, we will initiate systemic reform," he stated.

Addressing the specific challenges faced by the Noakhali coastal region, he noted, "People here are not very familiar with floods, but they are aware of the natural disasters that affect the coast. Everyone needed to adapt quickly for rescue operations. We want everyone to work together. People from other districts have come to Noakhali to lend a helping hand. Please cooperate with them."

Before the meeting, the adviser visited the technical school shelter in Begumganj, where he spoke with residents and inquired about their needs. He assured them of rehabilitation efforts and government assistance to help them recover from the disaster.

The meeting was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Dewan Mahbubur Rahman and attended by key officials, including Lt. Col. Ashraful Uddin, CEO of Army 16 Infantry, District Police Superintendent Mohammad Asaduzzaman, heads of various district departments, media workers, coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement, and people from various professions.

The government's commitment to addressing the flood crisis and its impact reflects its broader focus on transparency, accountability, and systemic reform in the wake of natural disasters.