Prime Minister today received 2645,000 blankets from Bangladesh Association of Bank (BAB) for her relief godown to distribute those among the destitute ahead of the winter season.
On behalf of the Prime Minister, her principal secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus received the blankets from 37 private banks at a programme held at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
He also received a cheque for Taka 10 lakh for the PM's Relief and Welfare Fund.
The premier virtually joined the blanket handover programme from her official Ganabhaban residence in the capital.
BAB Chairman Nazrul Islam Majumder spoke at the function while representatives from different banks were present.