Prothom Alo - Drive Against Acid Violence

Drive Against Acid Violence

In 2000, the newspaper established the Prothom Alo Aid Fund to help people who are victims of attacks with acid, which frequently cause disfigurement. As of 2005, the fund had raised $140,000 and provided services for 140 people.

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