diff --git a/.github/workflows/build-deb-packages.yml b/.github/workflows/build-deb-packages.yml
index ed008cb..b94d9dc 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build-deb-packages.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build-deb-packages.yml
@@ -25,7 +25,19 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           sudo apt-get update
           sudo apt-get install -y build-essential autoconf automake libtool \
-              libgtk-3-dev libglib2.0-dev gettext gettext autopoint desktop-file-utils devscripts fakeroot lintian
+              libgtk-3-dev libglib2.0-dev gettext desktop-file-utils devscripts fakeroot lintian autopoint dh-make
+
+      - name: Prepare Debian Packaging
+        run: |
+          # Initialize debian directory structure if it doesn't exist
+          if [ ! -d "debian" ]; then
+            dh_make --createorig -y --single --native --packagename xnec2c_1.0
+          fi
+
+          # Optionally modify the debian/changelog file if needed
+          echo "xnec2c (1.0) unstable; urgency=low" > debian/changelog
+          echo "  * Initial release." >> debian/changelog
+          echo " -- Your Name <youremail@example.com>  $(date -R)" >> debian/changelog
 
       - name: Build the DEB package using debuild
         run: |