Army gave food items to 3080 families in Sylhet

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, food items were distributed among the common people of the Greater Sylhet region under the initiative of the 17 Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army. Every year the army regularly stands by the common people as part of philanthropic work.

Today Tuesday (April 18) under the direction of Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, SBP (Bar), OSP, NDU, PSC, PhD and under the overall management of 17 Infantry Division, this unprecedented food distribution program was undertaken in 4 districts of Sylhet region.

Inspired by the motto “In war we are in peace, everywhere we are, in the land of the country” General Officer Commanding, 17 Infantry Division and Area Commander, Sylhet Area Major General Chowdhury Mohammad Azizul Haque Hazari, OSP (Bar), SGP, NDC, PSC, M.Phil. Under direct guidance, 17 Infantry Division is always working for the welfare of the people of Sylhet and standing by the common people in any need. Similarly, the role of 17 infantry division of the army was undeniable in dealing with the worst flood situation in the Sylhet region in the last year 2022. This food distribution program has created an unprecedented response among the general public. The people of the remote areas expressed their sincere gratitude for the army's initiative to stand by the common people.

Army personnel of 17 Infantry Division on Tuesday distributed food items among a total of 3080 families in Goainghat, Kanighat, Golapganj and Biswanath of Sylhet district, Kulaura and Juri of Moulvibazar district, Chatak and Companyganj of Sunamganj district and Madhavpur and Lakhai upazila of Habiganj district.

The purpose of this great initiative of the army is “so that some poor people get the opportunity to celebrate Eid like everyone else”. It may be noted that the army personnel voluntarily contribute their allotted portion of dry food (rice, flour, dal, oil, sugar, salt, rice sugar powder, semai, tea leaves and powdered milk) to the food assistance program.

The Bangladesh Army will continue its all-out efforts for the welfare of the people of Sylhet and will continue this kind of humanitarian assistance program shoulder to shoulder along with increasing amity and harmony. It appears that the confidence and spontaneity of the army has been reflected in the public service and public welfare activities of the army.

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