BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia donated Tk 200,000 to the party’s central relief fund on Wednesday to assist flood victims in the country’s northern region.
On her behalf, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir handed over the money to Professor AZM Zahid Hossain, the convener of the BNP’s Relief Collection Committee, at the party's Nayapaltan central office.
Mirza Fakhrul said he met Khaleda on Tuesday after she requested him to come to her Gulshan residence.
“When I met her, she gave me Tk 200,000 to contribute to the party’s relief fund, saying it was her personal money for the flood victims,” the BNP leader explained.
He said Khaleda has always stood by people and has led the nation during the times of crisis.
The BNP leader added: “Unfortunately, the fascist Awami League regime has kept her confined for six years on false charges. She became seriously ill during her time in jail and continues to suffer from health issues.”
