Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has donated Tk 5 crore to the Prime Minister's fund to help the Covid-hit poor families.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received the donation through videoconferencing from her official residence Ganabhaban Thursday.
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan handed over the cheque of Tk5 crore to PM's Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus at the Prime Minister's Office, according to a media release.
Former BGMEA president Abdus Salam Murshedy, First Vice-President Syed Nazrul Islam, Vice-President Md Shahidullah Azim, Vice-President (Finance) Khandoker Rafiqul Islam and directors Asif Ashraf and Md Sajjadur Rahman Mridha (Shipon) were also present at the programme.
BGMEA President Faruque Hasaan gave special thanks to Pioneer Group, Aba Group, Sharmin Group, Labib Group, Urmi Group, AKH Group and Ecotex Group for stepping forward to contribute to the PM's fund.
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