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BSS, Rangpur

Kawnia Upazila Administration distributed cheques for Taka seven lakh interest- free loans among 140 flood-hit families of Sarai Union Parishad (SUP) under the ongoing Risk Reduction Programme (RRP) of the government here on Monday.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Kawnia M Zakir Hossain at a simple ceremony organised on the occasion at upazila auditorium distributed the cheques among the flood-hit distressed families, including women, as the chief guest.

The interest-free revolving loans were distributed among the victim families in the upazila to enable them achieving self-reliance through income generating activates, rebuilding their damaged houses and starting normal life.

Presided over by Sarai UP chairman Ashraful Islam, the ceremony was attended by District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Mohammad Zarzis, Project Implementation Officer Narendra Nath Paul as the special guests.

Each of the beneficiary families was given a cheque for Taka 5,000 under the programme, officials said.