Over 700 distressed people affected badly by the sweeping cold weather were given blankets today to mitigate their sufferings. 

Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) and Awami League (AL) Presidium Member AHM Khairuzzaman Liton distributed the warm clothes on the premises of Shaheed AHM Kamaruzzaman Government Degree College this afternoon as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Mayor Liton said the present government under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been extending need-based supports to the poor and marginalized people to mitigate the existing plights of the cold-stricken people.
 
He also urged the richer sections of the society and other non-government volunteer and philanthropic organizations to stand beside the cold-hit people in the region with helping hands.