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NAVY-COVID-19-OPERATIONS
Navy provides food assistance to poor, helpless
DHAKA, April 30, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh Navy today provided food
assistance among the poor families in Dhaka, Chattogram and Khulna who are
being affected due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
According to an ISPR press release, the Naval Force today provided food
materials — like rice, pulse, potatoes and edible oil — among some 500 poor
families in the Capital’s Pragati Sharani, Joar Sahara and its adjacent
areas.
The Navy personnel also provided food assistance among the poor and
hapless people at the coastal areas of Labanchara, Mathabhanga, Joragate
under Khulna and also among the destitute families at the coastal areas of
Mithakhali and Sonaitola of Mongla.
Besides, they also provided food assistance to the poor and helpless
families at Chattogram Port, Kutubdia, Teknaf and Moheshkhali areas.
Apart from this, Bangladesh Navy is also conducting various operations and
campaigns in those areas to contain COVID-19 like spraying disinfectant
regularly and providing treatment facilities.
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