1,500 flood victims get relief materials

GAIBANDHA, July 27 (BSS): A total of 1,500 flood affected people of Sadar upazila in the district got relief materials from Bangladesh Extension Education Services (BEES) in last two days till Friday.

A relief distribution function organised by BEES was also held on the premises of branch office of the organisation at South Dhanghara of the town here on Friday.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abdul Matin addressed the function as the chief guest and civil surgeon Dr. ABM Abu Hanif was present at the event as the special guest.

DC Abdul Matin in his speech said the government and a number of non-government organisations including BEES stood beside the flood hit people of the district with relief materials to mitigate their sufferings.

The DC also thanked the authorities of BEES for disbursing relief materials to the flood affected people here.