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Our Correspondent, Gaibandha

World Breastfeeding Day has began in the district on August 1 aimed of creating mass awareness among the people about the need of breastfeeding to build a healthy and intelligent society. As a part of the observance of the week, Gaibandha Pourashava health committee organised a discussion meeting and mother's gathering on the premises David Company para government primary school of the town here on August 2.

Gaibandha Poura Chairman Anwar-Ul-Hasan Sabur addressed the meeting as chief guest. Presided over by poura councillor Sajeda Parvin Runu, the meeting was also addressed among others by panel Chairman or Abdul Hai, Social worker Saiful Alam Saka, Field trainer of concern Nasima Hossain and Shawkat Hossain.

Later, 10 mothers and 5 volunteers were give prizes in the function. A large number of mothers, local elite public representatives and the journalists were present on the occasion.