Hathazari:Cash assistance totaling Tk 20 lakh was distributed today among 100 ultra-poor families in Hathazari.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the aid was provided through an initiative of Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, State Minister for Land and for Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs, with support from the international charity Ummah Welfare Trust, UK.
The distribution event took place at the State Minister's residence in Hathazari, where Barrister Helal Uddin, MP, joined virtually as the chief guest. During his virtual address, he emphasized the government's efforts to develop a self-reliant and prosperous Bangladesh by improving the living standards of the poor and ultra-poor. He also highlighted the necessity of active cooperation from all citizens to achieve this goal.
Local administration officials, social leaders, and other prominent figures attended the function. Each of the 100 families received a cash grant of Tk 20,000, and the beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to everyone involved.