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BAF continues humanitarian assistance in Covid-19 pandemic
DHAKA, May 7, 2021 (BSS)- Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is continuing to provide various humanitarian assistance including distribution of relief goods, free medicine, health services and Covid-19 vaccine among people by different BAF Bases in the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic.
On the occasion of Birth Centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh Air Force is continuing such humanitarian activities with directives of Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat as part of humanitarian responsibility, said an ISPR press release said today.
In line with this, Eid gifts like Panjabi, Pajama and food items were also distributed among the 40 orphans at the Headquarters of BAF Base Bangabandhu, Kurmitola, Dhaka on Thursday , the release added.
Moreover, 160 packets of Eid gifts and food items were distributed to the representatives of four Madrashas and Orphanages by this Base.
Eid gifts and food items were distributed in presence of Air Officer Commanding of BAF Base Bangabandhu Air Vice Marshal M Sayed Hossain and other BAF officials by following proper health safety guidelines and maintaining social distancing.
In addition, Eid gifts like Panjabi, Pajama, Caps, Three-piece and iftar items were also distributed among the orphans of 6 Madrashas and Orphanages by BAF Base Birsreshtho Matiur Rahman, Jashore following proper hygienic rules and maintaining the provision of social distancing.
Officer Commanding of Administration Wing and other officers of BAF Base Birsreshtho Matiur Rahman were present during distribution of Eid gifts and Iftar items.
Bangladesh Air Force is continuing to provide free medicine and healthcare services through Covid-19 Primary Symptom Diagnosis and Counseling Center and Special Medical Camps at various BAF Bases as well as providing humanitarian assistance to the general people during the Corona pandemic.
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