MDSP consists of the following Component-A:
Sub Component A1: Construction of new disaster shelters (173519 Lakh ): The project has been financing the construction of 556 nos new disaster shelters in 9 (Nine) project districts which would be increased protection for the vulnerable populations and livestock’s in the cyclone prone areas during future disasters. Each shelter can accommodate 1300 to 1500 people, 200 to 300 cattle and included separate rooms for men, women and pregnant women, as well as separate toilet facilities for women and men, rainwater harvesting system and solar panel system presence here.
Sub Component A2: Improvement/Rehabilitation of existing disaster shelters: (31590 Lakh) The project has been financing improvement/rehabilitation of 450 nos existing disaster shelters in 9 (Nine) districts. MDSP is to support Government of Bangladesh efforts to facilitate recovery from the damage to livelihoods and infrastructure cased by disaster and other natural calamities and to build long-term preparedness through strengthened disaster risk management.
Sub Component A3: Construction/Re-construction of road, bridge and culverts (55770 Lakh): The project has been financing construction/ re-construction of 550 km road and 500m bridge and culverts rehabilitation and periodic maintenance in 9 (Nine) districts. Better road will help in rapid movement of the people to reach nearest shelter during disaster.