Model Group, a RMG exporter and manufacturer has distributed gift hampers among 1750 freedom fighters in Narayanganj ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, as a small effort to fulfill their duties towards the heroes who fought the war in 1971.
The gift hampers were handed over at Narayanganj District Muktijoddha Shangshad Complex on Thursday.
Model Group Managing Director Masuduzzaman said “I belong to a family of freedom fighters and their contributions to the nation can never be forgotten. The generation of freedom fighters is now elderly and just as we are standing beside the workers and people of Narayanganj, we have made a small effort to be there for the nation’s heroes through this small token before Eid.”
Muktijoddha Shangshad Deputy Commander Advocate Nurul Huda who was present during the ceremony and accepted the gifts on behalf of the freedom fighters said, “Model Group’s initiative to distribute gift hampers among the freedom fighters in the district is truly praiseworthy.”
The gift hamper includes 5 kg miniket rice, 2 kg basmati rice, 1 kg lentil, 1 kg chickpea (chola), 1 kg cooking oil, 400 grams vermicelli, 2 kg potatoes, 1 kg onion and one soap.
Model Group General Manager (Admin, HR, Compliance) Arup Kumar Shaha, GM (Development) Moniruzzaman Sarker and Admin Officer Tariqul Islam handed over the items to District and Sadar Upazila Commander Shahjahan Bhuiyan Julhash.
The gift hampers were distributed among 760 freedom fighters in the Sadar Upazila directly from the Muktijoddha Complex.
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