Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said, "The second wave of coronavirus has hit the whole country again." The second wave of coronaviruses has become even more deadly. So we will enjoy the joy of holy Boishakh sitting at home like last year. Addressing the people, he said there was no reason to be apprehensive. The government is always by your side.
The Prime Minister said this while addressing the nation on the occasion of Bengali New Year 1428 on Tuesday (April 13) at 7 pm.
Addressing the people, the Prime Minister said, "We all have to be careful." Each of us has a responsibility to protect ourselves, our family members and our neighbors. So avoid crowds. Use a mask when going out. Steam the hot water after cleaning the house. The government has already issued 18-point directives to combat coronavirus. If we all adhere to the coronavirus hygiene rules, we will certainly be able to control this pandemic.
"There is no reason for you to be afraid," she said. The government is always by your side. After the second wave hit, I instructed to take action to help the poor and low-income people. We have already allocated Tk. 807.65 crore for job creation in rural areas and more than Tk. 672 crore for the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. This will benefit about 1 crore 24 lakh 42 thousand low-income families of the country. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus last year, the coverage of various social security activities, including VGF and test relief, has increased.
The Prime Minister said that scientists have already discovered several vaccines against coronavirus. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is one of them. Fortunately we were able to bring a significant quantity of vaccine doses at the very beginning of vaccine production. More than 56 lakh people have already been vaccinated with the first dose. Those who have taken the first dose have started giving the second dose. We will gradually bring everyone in the country under vaccination program. We have that preparation. However, health experts said there is no guarantee that a person will be completely protected if they are vaccinated. So even after getting vaccinated, we have to follow the hygiene rules.
She wished everyone in the country and abroad - wherever he is - the best wishes for the year 1428 BS. Happy new year.