Govt working to take healthcare and development activities to grassroots: State Minister Tuku

On Friday (30 October) at noon, he said these things at a medical assistance cheque distribution ceremony among patients suffering from cancer, kidney and other complex diseases at the Tangail Sadar Upazila Parishad building. At the event, cheques totaling Tk 6 lakh were given to six patients, Tk 1 lakh each.

The state minister said, the prime minister gives the highest priority to standing beside helpless and distressed people. Assistance programs for the treatment of people suffering from cancer, kidney and other complex diseases in particular are being given importance. If anyone remaining outside medical assistance applies, the highest cooperation initiative will be taken on his behalf. He also said this program will continue.

Sultan Salahuddin Tuku said, after the BNP government took office, the scope of cooperation in various sectors is increasing. Family cards, farmer cards and allowances for imams and muezzins are being provided. Alongside this, development work in the area is also ongoing. The government is taking the highest steps to deliver government assistance to people at the grassroots level.

He further said, the amount of development and financial assistance is increasing. During last Durga Puja too, the prime minister gave a larger amount of grant. In the future, the amount of this assistance will be increased further. The government is and will always remain beside the people.

The event was presided over by Tangail Sadar Upazila Executive Officer Shahin Mia, and attended by former general secretary of the district BNP Mahmudul Haque Sanu, president of Tangail Sadar Thana BNP Azgar Ali, former organizing secretary of the district BNP Ashraf Paheli and Safiqur Rahman Safiq, convener of the district Juba Dal Khandaker Rashedul Alam Rashed, and member of the central executive committee of Juba Dal Abdullah Al Kafi Shahed, along with leaders and activists of various levels and local dignitaries.

After the cheque distribution, the ‘Inspection Room’ of Sultan Salahuddin Tuku, Member of Parliament for Tangail Sadar constituency and State Minister, was inaugurated with the aim of ensuring public services and making government activities more accessible. At that time, the Upazila Executive Officer, Assistant Commissioner (Land), officials of various government offices and political leaders and activists were present.