Walton donates Tk 3cr to PM’s relief fund

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Business Desk :
The local multinational electronics brand ‘Walton’ has donated Tk 3 crore to the Prime Minister Relief Fund aimed to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
In addition, Walton has been distributing 65,000 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) among the health workers of different hospitals. Also, the local brand is going to manufacture ventilators, along with various sorts of safety equipment, at their own factory.
Walton’s Deputy Managing Director Nazrul Islam Sarker handed over the donation cheque worth of Tk 3 crore to the Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus at PM Office in the capital on Sunday. Walton’s Deputy Executive Director Sharif Harunur Rashid was also present.
Walton has started the distribution of PPEs among the health workers, law enforcement agencies and journalists. Among the PPEs, there are initially 5,000 units of each Cover off Protective Suit, Disposable Medical Mask, Safety Goggles and Head Cap; 5,000 pairs of each Disposable Gloves as well as Shoe Cover; and hand sanitizer.
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