Vow for fair distribution
Speakers at a view exchange meeting in the district yesterday vowed to keep the distribution of rice meant for poor free from irregularities.
They also promised to keep the programme beyond all controversy and make it a success.
The district administration organised the programme.
On September 7, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated nationwide “Food-Friendly Programme for the Ultra Poor”, first of its kind, under which 50 lakh families are to receive rice at Tk 10 per kg during the lean periods.
Following inauguration of the scheme, allegations were raised at different upazilas in the district on making of fake lists of recipients, nepotism in issuing cards and distribution of less than 30kg to families.
In this situation, the rice distribution was kept suspended for the last one week in Tangail.
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