TUNGIPARA, Gopalganj, July 9, 2024 (BSS) - Medical assistance cheques worth about Taka 1.64 crore were distributed among 328 patients suffering from various complicated diseases, including cancer, of the district from the financial assistance of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today.

Deputy Commissioner(DC) Kazi Mahbubul Alam handed over the cheques to the patients as the chief guest at a function held in the conference room of the deputy commissioner office, organized by the district administration and district social service with Deputy Director of Gopalganj District Social Services office Md. Harun-or-Rashid in the chair.

District Awami League president Mahabub Ali Khan spoke it as the special guest.

Social Service Officer Prakash Kumar Biswas, among others, spoke at the check distribution ceremony conducted by Assistant Director Md. Zulfikar Ali.

A total of 328 patients suffering from cancer, kidney, liver cirrhosis, stroke, paralysis, congenital heart disease and thalassemia were provided medical assistance of an amount of Taka 50,000 each.

Of the beneficiaries- 123 patients are in Sadar Upazila, 53 patients in Tungipara Upazila, 22 patients in Kotalipara Upazila, 63 patients in Kashiani Upazila, 39 patients in Muksudpur Upazila and 28 patients are in Gopalganj Municipality.