City Desk
Bangladesh Shop Owners Association
Food and cash distribution among the helpless and distressed people organised by Bangladesh Shop Owners Association was held at Siddheswari High School ground in the city. Inspector General of Police Dr Benazir Ahmed was present as the chief guest in the programme held recently. While speaking Benazir said the people rendered helpless during the Covid-19 pandemic situation are part of the community. “About 4 million families are living in Dhaka city. If every family gives one plate of food, then 4 million people will get food. Helpless people in the corona situation are part of our community. We have to live with them,” he said. Benazir called upon the rich people to stand by the helpless people during the Covid-19 pandemic. “We are currently passing a difficult reality during the corona pandemic and we will be able to deal with this disaster under the leadership of the Prime Minister alike we defeated the modern weapons- equipped Pakistan army in 1971 under the leadership of Bangabandhu,” he added. The IGP said that all must be united this time and everyone has to come forward from their respective positions to fight against the Covid-19. The IGP thanked the leaders of the association, businessmen and the wealthy people who stood by the helpless people alongside the government initiatives. The function was also addressed, among others by DMP Commissioner Shafiqul Islam and FBCCI President Jasim Uddin. President of the association Mohammad Helal Uddin presided over the event.
