RAJSHAHI, Dec 31, 2021 (BSS) - More than 500 poor and destitute people were given blankets to protect them from cold during the current winter season in Rajshahi.

   City Mayor and Awami League Presidium Member AHM Khairuzzaman Liton distributed the blankets at a simple ceremony held at councilor office ward number 20 in the city on Thursday afternoon.

   Local Awami League leaders Muhammad Ali Kamal and Atikur Rahman and city corporation Ward Councilors Rabiul Islam, Umme Salma Bulbuli and Muslima Begum Belly were present at the distribution programme.

   Speaking on the occasion, Mayor Liton said the present government under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been extending need-based support to mitigate the existing plights of the cold stricken people.

  He also urged the richer sections of the society and other volunteer and philanthropic organizations to stand beside the cold-hit people in the region with helping hands.