Each of Narayanganj burn victims' families gets Tk 5 lakh

Narayanganj district administration has given away Tk 5 lakh to each of the families of Paschim Tolla Baitus Salat Jame Mosque blast victims.

The cheques were distributed among the families of 35 blast victims on Sunday afternoon at the deputy commissioner's conference room.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina allocated Tk 1.75 crore for 35 families of the victims who died of multiple burn injuries.

During the distribution of cheques, Shamim Osman MP, DC Jasim Uddin, Additional Police Super Mostafizur Rahman, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Nahida Barik, and families of the blast victims were present.

DC Jasim Uddin said there are two members in several families of the 34 blast victims. Besides, two are undergoing treatment at the hospital while one has returned home after treatment. Each of the families of these 35 burn victims has been provided Tk 5 lakh.

Thirty-seven people received multiple burn injuries in the explosion inside the mosque at night on September 4 last. Of them, 34 have died so far, while two are undergoing treatment at the hospital. Their condition is also critical. One Mamun has returned home after being recovered.

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