PM warns stern action against anomalies in relief distribution

Issuing a note of warning that the government will not tolerate the misuse of relief materials, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said those who are involved in irregularities in this regard must face stern action.

“We’re taking proper action and will do so against those whoever are engaged in it, no matter which party they belong to, even if my one. We’ll never tolerate any sort of misuse of what we’re giving for the poor. We’re taking action against those involved in irregularities,” she said.

The Prime Minister came up with the warning while receiving donation for the Prime Minister’s Relief and Welfare Fund through videoconferencing from her official residence Ganobhaban on Wednesday (April 15).

Hasina said that her government is taking steps so that the relief materials reach every person.

If any problem arises over the relief, the government is taking legal actions instantly, she said adding that several problems have been identified in this regard -- perhaps at five-seven places, not too many in the entire country.

Coming down heavily on the critics of the government over the relief distribution, the Prime Minister said some people and parties unfortunately kept saying many things but they do not turn up to help people.

Around 33 government agencies, public and private organisations came forward with the donation for the PM’s Relief and Welfare Fund to help fight the coronavirus.

Representatives of these organisations handed over cheques of donation to PM’s Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus at the Prime Minister’s Office.


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