Tk 5 lakh PM's support for Nikhil's treatment
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday donated Tk 5 lakh from her relief fund for better treatment of journalist Nikhil Bhadra, who lost his right leg in a road accident on December 28.
Communications Minister Obaidul Quader, on behalf of the PM, handed over the cheque to Nikhil's wife Sakila Parveen Ruma at the ministry.
In addition, the communications ministry gave her Tk 25,000 cash.
Quader said the government would give more money, if needed, and also help in sending Nikhil abroad to ensure his better treatment.
Nikhil is now undergoing treatment at National Orthopaedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Institute.
Earlier on Monday, the PM directed the ministry to make the necessary arrangements to send the journalist abroad for treatment.
A BRTC bus with driver Sohel Rana hit the 38-year-old journalist when he was crossing Topkhana Road in the city.
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