World Population Day-2019 will be observed today across the country as elsewhere in the world with a call to develop nations with family planning and empowering people. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of global population issues, its challenges, and opportunities available to address the same. The theme of the day is ’25 years of ICPD: Accelerating the Promise’. Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque called upon all concerned to create awareness of the adolescent health and family planning. He made the call while addressing a press conference on the eve of World Population Day at secretariat here on Wednesday. Maleque said the government is committed to a new sustainable development agenda built on the principles of equity and human rights. “Under the guidance of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, we have reduced the child and maternal mortality rate and use of family planning methods have been increased,” said the minister.
Maleque said the government has been implementing different initiatives for providing proper education on family planning to make them efficient citizens.
To observe the day, elaborate programmes have been taken to create awareness among the people. The programme includes rallies and discussions. Day’s programme will be inaugurated at Krishibid Institute, Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the city at 10:30 am. Discussion will also be held with distribution of awards at the same programme.
A colorful procession will be brought out from in front of South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban at 8:30 am today, which will end at KIB. Besides, Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and private TV channels will air special programmes while special supplements will be published in different national dailies.
