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BB asks banks to help dengue patients
DHAKA, July 31, 2019 (BSS) -Bangladesh Bank (BB) today asked the scheduled
banks to assist the patients suffering from dengue fever under their
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
“Dengue fever has taken a severe turn in Dhaka city and other areas of the
country. So, it is essential to help the poor patients after holding
discussions with hospitals and health complexes in the areas of the
respective branches of banks,” said a BB circular issued here today.
The central bank requested the banks to extend their helping hands by
giving medicine, saline and mosquito net.
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