Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud briefs the journalists on contemporary issues at the conference room of the ministry on Wednesday. NN photo

2.14cr people receive relief support amid Covid-19 in Rajshahi divn

City Desk :Around 2.14 crore people of 47.49 lakh jobless and other worst-affected families have, so far, received government’s humanitarian assistance to mitigate their livelihood related hardships being triggered by the novel coronavirus pandemic in Rajshahi division.The government, as part of its continuous humanitarian support to deal with the present pandemic situation, has distributed 33,920 tonnes of rice and Taka 15.06 crore in cash among the hardest hit families in all eight districts under the division.Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner Humayun Kabir...

4 Jul 2020, 12:00 am