Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has asked members of his party and allied bodies to stand by the helpless people during the strict lockdown due to be imposed on Thursday.

Quader was speaking virtually at a function marking distributing Covid health and safety products to 30 boarder districts and upazilas.

The distribution was organized by the party's relief and social welfare sub-committee at the Awami League president's political office in Dhanmondi this morning.

Saying that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has successfully tackled the first wave of corona by balancing between life and livelihood, Quader called for everyone’s cooperate in implementing her practical and timely initiative to manage the ongoing second wave.

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Coroner infections are now at high risk, the Awami League general secretary said, adding that high-level infections have spread from border districts to the capital, spreading to rural areas.

Quader said that it is necessary to take utmost measures for the safety of all.

He said there is no alternative to fully mask up to ward off the infections. The slightest negligence towards hygiene can cause death.

Mentioning that the Sheikh Hasina government has decided to impose strict restrictions from July 1 as per the advice of experts for the protection of the people, Quader called urged all to stay home for their own good.

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The Awami League leader said the prime minister always takes right decision in times of crisis and disaster.

Quader also called upon all to have confidence in the steps being taken by the prime minister to deal with the situation.

He said opposition BNP is merely spreading confusion among the people about government’s mass vaccination programme. 

Jahangir Kabir Nanak, the party’s presidium member, presided over the function. Organizing Secretary Mirza Azam, SM Kamal Hossain, Relief and Social Welfare Secretary Sujit Roy Nandi, Office Secretary Barrister Biplob Barua, Health Secretary Dr Rokeya and Human Resources Secretary Samsunnahar Champa, Central Executive Member Syed Abdul Awal Shamim and Relief Sub-Committee Member Dr. Hedayetul Islam Badal were also present.