Discussion on social development and public health held in Sunamganj

Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised a discussion session to raise awareness about social development and public health, at the Dharmapasha Upazila Conference Room in Sunamganj on Sunday.

Representatives of the upazila administration, political and social organisations, journalists, teachers, young people and people from various professions attended the meeting.

At the event, Dharmapasha Upazila Executive Officer Jony Roy said sustainable social development and public health are two important foundations of a developed and prosperous society. These two issues are closely interconnected.

He said society should not rely solely on government initiatives; various voluntary and social organisations must also stand by the people and draw inspiration from Bashundhara Shuvosangho.

Among others, Bashundhara Shuvosangho Dharmapasha upazila branch adviser Abdul Malek Khan, joint convener of the upazila BNP convening committee Abdul Haque, Jubo Dal convener Shawkat Ali Bepari, joint convener Abdul Bashar, Krishak Dal president Faruk Ahmed, senior journalists Gias Uddin Rana and Enamul Haque Anny, Bashundhara Shuvosangho Dharmapasha upazila branch President Selim Ahmed, General Secretary Bazlu Mia and Organising Secretary Imam Hossain also spoke at the meeting.

The speakers highlighted the importance of the initiative, saying that protecting public health is not limited to ensuring medical services. Issues such as safe water, nutritious food, a clean environment, adherence to health and hygiene practices, tree plantation, preventing drug abuse and various social ills, and raising public awareness are also closely linked to public health.

They said regular awareness programmes on these issues are therefore necessary. Positive change in society can be achieved more quickly if young people are involved in social development activities. Voluntary organisations can play an important role in fostering mutual cooperation, a sense of responsibility and humanitarian values among people.

Bashundhara Shuvosangho expressed its commitment to continuing various activities in health, education, the environment, social awareness and humanitarian assistance for the welfare of people in the future.