RANGPUR, July 28, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh Army today distributed foodstuffs and masks among 100 orphans and distressed families of Gangachara upazila here marking the birth centenary celebration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Under management of the 66 Infantry Division and 72 Infantry Brigade of Rangpur Area of Bangladesh Army, officials and members of 9 Engineer Battalion conducted the relief and mask distribution programme.
Led by Lieutenant Kabir, the foodstuffs and masks were distributed in a function arranged at Eahhyaul Ulum Madrasha in Gangachara Sadar union maintaining physical distance and health directives in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Before distribution of the masks and foodstuffs, Lieutenant Kabir briefly discussed the nature and severity of COVID-19 and put importance on maintaining physical distance, wearing masks and abiding by the health directives to prevent spread of the deadly virus.
The 9 Engineer Battalion of 66 Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army will distribute relief goods among 100 flood and river-erosion victim distressed families of Gajoghontha union in Gangachara upazila of the district tomorrow, officials said.