Govt continues relief distribution in Dhaka division

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DHAKA, June 1, 2021 (BSS) – The government is continuing relief distribution in Dhaka division to mitigate the sufferings of the helpless, poor, destitute and jobless people amid Covid-19 crisis.

Relief items have been distributed among the poor, helpless, jobless, destitute and sick people in different districts of Dhaka division on May 30, said a press release today.

Many people and families have received financial assistance and relief items as of May 30, 2021, said the district information offices of the concerned districts, the release said.

In Rajbari district, some 1.24 crore and 29 thousand taka have been distributed in cash while Taka 3.48 crore 58 thousand through VGF cards and Taka one lakh for baby food and one lakh for cow food.

Besides, 279 families and 116 people got financial assistance in the district.

In Narsingdi district, Taka 1.98 crore and 89.540 thousand has been provided in cash and Taka 71.94 lakh and 94.550 thousand has been distributed through VGF cards, Taka 4.94 lakh were distributed for 300 baby food.
Besides, 3005 families got financial assistance.

Financial assistance has been provided to 797 families and 22 people through dialing ‘333’ phone number in the district.

Financial assistance and relief items were also distributed in Gopalganj, Tangail, Munshiganj, Faridpur and Kishoreganj district.