Ershad demands 30 kg rice per VGF card

At least 30 kgs of rice should be given against each VGF (vulnerable group feeding) card instead of present 10 kgs to save the people from starvation.

He said VGF rice is being stolen allegedly by local elected representatives, most of whom are ruling party members.

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Addressing a party workers' rally on Saturday at his Palli Nibash residence in Rangpur, former president said at least three lakh people in Rangpur are affected by the monga (a near famine situation) due to joblessness for long three months.

But the government so far sanctioned 1,17,300 VGF cards in the district for distribution of 1,173 metric tonnes of rice (10 kg per card).

Meanwhile leaders of 11 Party at a press conference yesterday at its office demanded opening of gruel kitchens in the monga-affected areas.