BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has reiterated the party’s unwavering support for the family of footballer Ritu Parna Chakma.
“BNP will always be by Ritu Parna’s side in times of need,” he said while visiting the ailing mother of the golden girl footballer at Ghagra Union of Kaukhali Upazila on Wednesday, reports UNB.
During the visit, Rizvi spoke with Ritu Parna’s mother Bhujipoti Chakma. He mentioned that BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman had instructed the party to support Ritu Parna’s family after receiving news through various media outlets. Despite heavy rain and difficult terrain, Rizvi and the delegation crossed inaccessible paths to reach Rituparna’s home.
He handed over a donation of Tk 2 lakh, provided by the Amra BNP Paribar and Rangamati District BNP, to Rituparna’s mother.
In addition, Rizvi announced that the Amra BNP Paribar would pay Tk 30,000 monthly to cover the costs of her mother’s ongoing chemotherapy.
Rizvi was accompanied by BNP leaders including Central Co-Organising Secretary Barrister Helal, Amra BNP Poribar Convener Atiqur Rahman Rumon, Member Secretary Md. Mithun, Rangamati District BNP President Dipan Talukder Dipu, General Secretary Advocate Mamunur Rashid Mamun, and other party officials.