Jashore:State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit announced that the government will cancel the licences of fertiliser dealers found involved in distribution irregularities, with legal action to follow, regardless of the dealers' political or other affiliations.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made this statement during a cheque distribution ceremony held at the Jashore Sadar Upazila Parishad auditorium. The event, funded by the Bangladesh National Social Welfare Council, aimed to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged families and meritorious students from low-income backgrounds.
During the ceremony, Amit distributed cheques of Tk 10,000 each to 200 beneficiaries, amounting to a total of Tk 20 lakh. He also discussed the government's efforts in improving the healthcare sector in Jashore, mentioning that the Jashore Coronary Care Unit is set to become fully operational by next June and a kidney dialysis unit will be launched at Jashore General Hospital to offer government-funded services.
The state minister emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring that financial difficulties do not hinder access to medical treatment or education. He warned that beneficiaries of social safety net allowances would be denied benefits if they paid money to receive them, while those accepting money would face legal consequences.
The programme, chaired by Jashore Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Shahriar Haque, was attended by various officials, including Deputy Director of the District Social Services Office Aniruddha Kumar Roy and members of the Jashore district BNP.