Zubaida Rahman, Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, visited a book distribution programme for children and a free medical camp in the Korail slum of the capital today.

DHAKA, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS)- Zubaida Rahman, Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation and wife of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, visited a book distribution programme for children and a free medical camp in the Korail slum of the capital.

The programme organized by the Ziaur Rahman Foundation was held at the premises of T&T Women's College in the Korail slum area of Dhaka’s Mohakhali today.

On the occasion of the International Mother Language Day in February, Zubaida Rahman distributed 2,000 books to children and adolescents of the Korail slum. 

Impoverished children and adolescents from the Korail slum area spontaneously participated in the book distribution programme. They welcomed Zubaida Rahman with applause. She also waved her hands and went close to the children to express her feelings.

Zubaida Rahman spoke to the children with affection and warmth. Emphasizing the importance of education, she urged the children to be more attentive towards their studies. The children and adolescents were very happy to receive the free books.

Earlier, Zubaida Rahman inaugurated a ‘free medical camp’ for eye treatment of the slum dwellers. At that time, she went to the patients, inquired about their well-being and exchanged greetings with them.
 
Chief Coordinator of the BNP's electoral office for Dhaka-17 constituency Bir Muktijoddha Abdus Salam, Joint Coordinator Dr. Farhad Halim Donor,  former Commissioner Abul Kalam Azad, Dhaka Mohanagar BNP member Reza Rahman Fahim and Joint Convenor Banani Thana BNP Imam Hossain Nur were present at the event.