Students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has distributed blanket. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Jan 5, 2025 (BSS) - Students of Shahjalal University of Science and
Technology (SUST) has distributed blanket among the cold-stricken poor and
distressed people during the midnight hours.

A total of 180 blankets were distributed in two phases among the cold hit
people with the assistance of Sylhet district administration.

The blanket distribution began at 12:00am on Saturday, starting from the
university's main gate and extending to the Temukhi point along the Sylhet-
Sunamganj road.

Around 30 blankets were distributed to people struggling with the cold in
that area while 150 blankets were distributed among the university's security
staff and rickshaw pullers on the previous day.

Co-coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Faisal Hossain
said this year, the winter has been harsher compared to previous years,
making it extremely challenging for underprivileged people to spend their
nights.

"With the support of the District Administration, we were able to distribute
blankets to the poor, hardworking, and cold-stricken individuals. It gives us
immense joy to contribute to their well-being", he said.