BSS, Chittagong :
World Population Day was observed on Friday as elsewhere in the port city through daylong programmes.
To mark the day, different government and non-government organizations chalked out elaborate programmes.
On the occasion, a discussion meeting was held at Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) auditorium in the port city under the auspices of Family Planning (FP) Chittagong Division with the cooperation of Non-Government Organization (NGOs).
Dr. Kazi Shafiul Alam, divisional Director, Family Planning, Chittagong Division attended the meeting as chief guest while Deputy Director Family Planning, Chittagong Division Dr Sheikh Rukan Uddin, presided over the function.
Civil Surgeon of Chittagong Dr Sharfaraj Khan Babul, different NGO representatives, among others, addressed the function.
The speakers at the function called for raising public awareness and ensuring active participation of both genders for controlling the population growth rate of the country.
They also urged the NGOs to extend fruitful cooperation for implementing the government programmes aimed for population control.
Earlier, a colorful rally was brought out from Bangladesh Mohila Samity School and College premises at 9 am.
People from all walks of life including government officials, students, teachers, NGO activists took part in the rally carrying banners and festoons.
