RAJSHAHI, Sept 27, 2021 (BSS) - A total of 23 patients suffering from
various chronic diseases like kidney complaint, liver cirrhosis, heart
ailment, cancer and paralysis caused by stroke received financial support
worth Taka 11.5 lakh here today.

     The Department of Social Services (DSS) provided the support. The Deputy
Director Office of DSS organized the cheque distribution programme at the
conference hall of deputy commissioner (DC).

     DC Abdul Jalil accompanied by DSS Divisional Director Sarwar Jahan,
Senior Vice-president of Rajshahi City Awami League Shaheen Akhter Rainy, DSS
Deputy Director Hasina Momtaj and Assistant Director Dr Abdullah Al Firoj
handed over the bank cheques among the beneficiaries.

     Speaking on the occasion, DC Abdul Jalil said the present government has
taken many steps for the welfare of patients to help them pass their days
without difficulties.

     "Considering their vulnerable condition, the government has launched
welfare programmes," he said.

     The beneficiaries have been getting their allowance timely through their
own bank accounts.