Dhaka, March 15 -- Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Friday said the country needs sacrificing people like blood donors to fulfill the dream of building Sonar Bangla.

"These people (voluntary blood donors) are donating bloods to save lives without expecting anything," he said while addressing a felicitation programme for the blood donors as the chief guest at Jatiya Press Club.

Quantum Foundation (QF) organised the reception for donating blood at least 10, 25 and 50 times to save lives of the people.

Around 173 donors received certificates, identification cards, crests and medals in recognition to their contribution to humanity.

Professor M Nizamuddin Ahmed, Chairman of Palliative Medicine Department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medica...