The Diabetes Awareness Day has been observed across Bangladesh through different programs to make the people aware about diabetes.
As part of the programs, a colourful rally was brought out from Matshya Bhaban area in Dhaka on Friday, marking the 64th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Diabetic Samiti (BADAS), or Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, said a press release.
A discussion was also held at the conference room of the Birdem Hospital where Social Welfare Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed addressed the meeting as the chief guest. BADAS President Prof AK Azad Khan presided over the meeting, reports BSS.
Dr Bedura Jabin presented keynote paper on Children Diabetes and its prevention. Director General of Birdem Hospital Prof Zafar Ahmed Latif and BADAS Secretary General Dr Md Sayef Uddin, among others, spoke at the meeting.
The minister said the government under the dynamic leadership of Bangabandhu's daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is taking various projects including social safety net programs and distributing allowance to the helpless and poor people.
He emphasized the need to create more awareness through media for diabetes prevention.
