Bangladesh Awami Swechchhasebak League will provide free oxygen service to the patients infected with coronavirus as lockdown is imposed due to the exacerbation of the Corona epidemic.
The inauguration programme of the free oxygen service programme was held on Tuesday at the Kalabagan Sports Club premises.
Presidium member of Bangladesh Awami League Public Leader Adv. Jahangir Kabir Nanak was present as the chief guest at the inaugural function.
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Founding President of Swechchhasebak League agriculturist Bahauddin Nasim said, "We all need to protect ourselves from the corona by wearing masks and following hygiene rules."
Saying Awami Swechchhasebak League a humanitarian organization, he said the organisation has been giving importance in humanitarian activities in addition to political activities sincd its birth.
The Swechchhasebak League has earlier provided ten free ambulances and two freezing ambulances while it is providing 24-hour telemedicine services with 43 doctors.
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"These facilities will be further expanded if necessary. Today, the way the Awami Swechchhasebak League is standing by the people in danger through the free oxygen service is a great initiative. We welcome it on behalf Awami League," he added.
The organisation informed that anyone calling 0961199777 hotline number will be provided free oxygen cylinder by Swechchhasebak League.
President of the organization Nirmal Ranjan Guha presided while general secretary Afzalur Rahman Babu conducted the opening ceremony.
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