The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

President Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday called upon the International Lions Club to extend their assistance to mitigate arsenic problems in the country.

He also sought the club's cooperation in facing the adverse impacts of the global warming in Bangladesh, says a Bangabhaban press release.

The President made the request when an 11-member delegation of International Association of Lions Clubs, led by its president Mahendra Amarasuriya paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban here.

Military Secretary to the President Major General Mohd. Aminul Karim, Secretary Md. Sirajul Islam and Press Secretary Abdul Awal Howlader were present during the meeting. Welcoming the delegation, Dr Iajuddin praised the Lions Clubs International for contributing significantly to the well being of the mankind, especially the treatment of eye diseases globally.

Mahendra Amarasuriya apprised the President of the activities of Lions Clubs International in Bangladesh and others 201 countries in the world.

Describing the Lions Club as the biggest philanthropic international organisation, he said they have been working for providing support to the have-nots section of the society in Bangladesh and extending treatment facilities to the people through establishing hospitals in major cities in the country including Dhaka and Chittagong. Mahendra Amarasuriya also sought the President's help to make all donations to the Lions Clubs tax-free.

The President gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured them of all-out cooperation in serving humanity.