Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stood by five-year-old Ratul and elderly water vendor Shahanur Begum. -Collage PhotoDHAKA, April 9, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stood by five-year-old Ratul and elderly water vendor Shahanur Begum, extending his financial support to them following media reports highlighting their hardships. Noticing the report, Tarique Rahman, also chief patron of Amra BNP Poribar, instructed his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman to extend helping hand to Ratul's family. Ruman said apart from Ratul, the premier also directed him to stand by elderly Shahanur Begum. The delegation, as well, inquired about the overall condition of Shahanur Begum, who earns a living by selling water in the city's Agargaon area.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 09, 2026 20:16 UTC