Moeen distributes relief among flood victims

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FARIDPUR, Sept 8 (UNB) Army chief of staff General Moeen U Ahmed today visited some of the worst flood affected areas of Faridpur and Jamalpur and distributed relief among the destitute.brPointing to the conspicuous absence of the politicians and political parties in aid of the flood victims Gen Moeen said, It is not known to us why the leaders of the political parties are not coming to the flood victims with extending hands of assistance. But the army and the caretaker government had been and would always stand on the side of the affected people to face up any calamitous situation. brHe was talking to flood affected people at Mohanmiar haat of Sadar Upazila after distributing relief materials among them. We are also providing necessary assistance to the affected people along with the government, said the General.brAccompanied by GOC of the 9th Division Major General Ahsabuddin the Army chief flew in helicopter at 1.0pm and visited some of the affected areas in a speed boat.brThe Army chief distributed relief materials among more than 400 flood victims. brAnother report from Jamalpur said Army Chief General Moeen U Ahmed Monday urged the flood victims to face the natural calamity with fortitude as they did twice last year.brThe Army is always with you in facing the disasters, he said while addressing flood-affected people at Kulkandi and Noarpara unions of Islampur Upazila here Monday.