Published on 03:13 PM, March 30, 2020

Combating coronavirus: BGB donates Tk 12.5cr to PM's Relief and Welfare Fund

Major General Shafeenul Islam, director general of BGB, hands over a check to Ahmad Kaikaus, principal secretary to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at PM's Office. Photo: BGB

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) donated Tk 12.5 crore to the Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund to help combat the outbreak of coronavirus in the country.

Major General Shafeenul Islam, director general of BGB, donated Tk 12,52,02,803 on behalf of all members of BGB yesterday.

He handed over the check to Ahmad Kaikaus, principal secretary to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at PM's Office.

The donation includes Tk 2,52,02,803 comprised of one day's salary of all BGB officials and Tk 10 crore from BGB's welfare fund.