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AL provides food assistance to over 90 lakh families

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Published: 13:04, 7 May 2020   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
AL provides food assistance to over 90 lakh families

“Awami League has so far provided food assistance and Tk 8.62 crore cash support for 90.25 lakh families across the country amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic,” said party's General Secretary Obaidul Quader.

He came up with the information at a virtual press conference on the contemporary affairs from his official residence here on Thursday (May 7).

Highlighting the AL’s relief activities, Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, said on behalf of the party, the leaders of AL and its associate organisations, the ruling party lawmakers and public representatives have been distributing relief among and providing cash support for the poor and destitute people across the country.

“Distribution of relief goods and cash continues at the grassroots level. In addition, personal protective equipment (PPE), masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, bleaching powder and spray machines are being distributed.” he added.

The AL general secretary said Bangladesh ranked 37th among the world’s 210 coronavirus affected countries but more hard time may come up soon.

“We have to face this challenge with courage,” he said, urging the AL leaders and activists of all tiers to get ready mentally to face this
disaster.

Quader said AL President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina always remains beside the country’s people and she is doing everything necessary for them.

He said the way Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is tackling the coronavirus crisis is highly applauded around the world.

Recalling the homecoming day of the AL president, the road transport and bridges minister said the 7 May is remarkable day in the country’s politics since AL President Sheikh Hasina returned home on this day in 2009 overcoming all the impediments after completing her treatment in the USA.

 

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