CHATTOGRAM, July 11, 2019 (BSS)- The World Population Day was observed in
the port city as elsewhere across the country here today.
To mark the day, Divisional and district family planning offices organized
rallies and discussion meetings.
Divisional and district family planning offices arranged a discussion on
the theme of the day on “25 years of the CCPD: accelerating the promise” at
Shilpakola Academy auditorium.
Earlier, a colorful rally was brought out from the Circuit House premises,
which concluded at Shilpakola academy after parading different important city
streets.
Addressing the discussion meetings, the speakers said the country’s
population should not be treated as a problem rather they should be turned
into skilled human resources.
They stressed on building awareness about adolescent health and family
planning.
Deputy Commissioner of Chatogram Mohammad Ilias Hossain presided over the
function while Additional Divisional Commissioner of Mahmudul Hasan Nizami
addressed the discussion meeting as chief guest.
Dr Hasan Shahrier Kabir, director health, Chattogram division, officials of
Divisional Family Planning, civil Surgeon Office and other senior officials
spoke on the occasion