Noakhali Municipality provided food assistance to 10,000 families who have become unemployed during the unannounced lockdown amid coronavirus spread in the district.
The food assistance is being provided by maintaining social distance at the municipal buildings and various places from Sunday morning.
At this time, everyone who came to get the help were given face masks and hand sanitisers to prevent the spread of corona virus. At this time, every family is provided with essential items including rice, pulses, potatoes, oil, onions and soap.
Municipal Mayor Shahid Ullah Khan said, besides providing food assistance people are being encouraged to maintain the social distance as per government directives.
