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30 May 2009, 18:00 PM

NATIONAL

Our Correspondent, Patuakhali

Army chief General Moeen U Ahmed distributes relief to the cyclone Aila victims in Bararicemill area of Kalapara upazila town in Patuakhali district yesterday. PHOTO: BANGLAR CHOKH

Army chief Gen Moeen U Ahmed yesterday visited cyclone-hit Nachnapara under Kalapara upazila of the district. He reached Kalapara at about 1:30pm, visited damaged flood control dam and exchanged views with locals. He also saw the activities of mobile health camp run by army personnel in the area. Later, the army chief distributed relief goods among 200 cyclone victims.