Various Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities built under the initiative of BRAC were inaugurated at Ayla Secondary School in Barguna to ensure safe drinking water, hygienic sanitation, and personal hygiene for students.
On Tuesday (November 3) around 2:00 PM, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Shah Aziz inaugurated these facilities during a ceremony held on the school premises.
Under the initiative of BRAC, five safe drinking water stations, two handwashing stations, a three-room toilet complex for female students, and a hygiene corner for menstrual hygiene management were inaugurated at the school.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by BRAC District Coordinator Md. Tuhin Alam, District Manager Md. Jahangir Hossain, Technical Officer Md. Nurul Anwar, and Program Organizers Md. Nurul Alam, Arun Kumar Das, and Tanjila.
Additionally, School President K. M. Fazlul Matin, Headmaster Dhiman Chandra Roy, other teachers, and students participated in the event.
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Later, a discussion meeting was held under the chairmanship of Headmaster Dhiman Chandra Roy. Speaking as the chief guest, Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Shah Aziz highlighted the importance of pure drinking water and hygienic sanitation systems in ensuring students' well-being and a safe educational environment.
He stated that building infrastructure alone is not enough; proper use and regular maintenance of these facilities must be ensured. At the same time, he urged students to remain conscious regarding the prevention of water wastage and maintaining cleanliness.
Stakeholders expressed hope that the introduction of these facilities at the school will make it easier for students—especially female students—to access hygienic toilets, practice menstrual hygiene, and obtain safe drinking water.
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