Govt continues to provide relief

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DHAKA, May 1, 2020 (BSS)- The government is continuing to provide relief
items across the country to mitigate the sufferings of the poor and destitute
in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The government allocated 1,23,867 metric tons of rice for the 64 districts
of the country till yesterday, according to National Disaster Response Co-
ordination Centre (NDRCC).

Besides, the government has allocated Taka 66,27,72,264as baby food aid, an
official handout said here today.

The Disaster Management and Relief Ministry has been distributing relief
among the people through district and upazila administrations across the
country, it added.