Online desk ; In the wake of the suspension of all kinds of cultural activities to prevent coronavirus infection, poor artistes have become unemployed in the country.
In such a situation, Panchagarh deputy commissioner Sabina Yasmin has come forward.
She distributed food items like rice, pulses, potatoes and packet edible oil among 40 cultural activists of the district including singers, drama actors and baul singers at local Shilpakala Academy auditorium on Sunday.
Assistant Commissioner Farhana Nasrin, District Shilpakala Academy Vice-President Golam Kibria, general secretary Abu Toabur Rahman, joint general secretary Aktarun Nahar Saki, among others, were present.
The artistes also expressed satisfaction receiving government assistance amid corona crisis.
