Bangladesh, Sept. 20 -- Expressing apprehension that the Covid-19 situation may worsen during the upcoming winter, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked everyone to bolster preparation to fight the pandemic in wintertime.

"Winter is coming up. The situation may deteriorate to some extent. But we've to take preparation from right now," she said while receiving donation of Tk 165.6 crore for the PM's Relief and Welfare Fund from over 40 organisations.

She joined the function through a videoconference from her official residence Ganobhaban as the representatives of the organisations handed over cheques to PM's Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus at the Prime Minister's Office.

Of them, 34 commercial banks led by Bangladesh Associa...