Helping the underprivileged remains govt priority: MP Fakhrul Islam

NOAKHALI, July 3: "Putting smiles on the faces of distressed and underprivileged people is one of the government's key priorities," said Alhaz Md Fakhrul Islam, MP for Noakhali-5, while distributing financial assistance among 220 women in Kabirhat Upazila on Friday.

He said the government would continue such humanitarian initiatives to support vulnerable people and help ease their financial hardship.

The financial assistance was provided under a special allocation from the Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund at a programme held at the hallroom of Kabirhat Government Model High School.

The grants were distributed under the supervision of the lawmaker. According to the organisers, the beneficiaries included 140 distressed women from seven unions of Kabirhat upazila, 40 from Kabirhat municipality, and another 40 from Ashwadia and Neowazpur unions of Noakhali Sadar upazila.

Addressing the programme as the chief guest, Fakhrul Islam said the government remains committed to standing beside disadvantaged people through various welfare initiatives. He said such financial assistance programmes are intended to provide relief to those facing economic hardship and ensure that support reaches the most deserving families.

He also urged local representatives and community leaders to identify eligible beneficiaries so that government assistance can be distributed fairly and effectively.

The programme was attended by local political leaders, public representatives and beneficiaries.
Among those present were Abdur Rahim, former convener of Kabirhat Upazila BNP; Kamrul Huda Chowdhury Liton; Mostafiz Manju, Convener of Kabirhat Municipality BNP; Golam Mamit Faisal, former member of Noakhali District BNP; and Sourav Hossain Kamal, former member secretary of Kabirhat Upazila BNP. Leaders and activists of the BNP and its associate bodies also attended the event.

The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude after receiving the grants, saying the assistance would help them meet essential household expenses and provide much-needed relief amid rising living costs.