Hundreds of unemployed labourers block Dhaka-Narayanganj road demanding relief in Narayanganj Sadar upazila on Saturday, April 18, 2020 Dhaka TribuneAmong 80,000 families, who are in food crisis in Kutubpur union, 30,000 families were enlisted for relief issuanceHundreds of unemployed labourers from Kutubpur union in Narayanganj’s Sadar upazila blocked Dhaka-Narayanganj road demanding relief. The protest was called off after they were assured that food support will be provided to them, confirmed Fatullah Model police station OC Aslam Hossain. Sources from Kutubpur union parishad said as many as 259,262 people live in 29 villages of Kutubpur union. Kutubpur Union Parishad Chairman Md Monirul Alam Sentu said: “We were able to provide relief to 6000 families and can deliver more to 1,500 families within tomorrow. Among 80,000 families, who are in food crisis in the union, 30,000 families were enlisted for relief issuance.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 18, 2020 12:33 UTC