Global Handwashing Day was observed in Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat district on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, through various programmes aimed at raising awareness about proper hand hygiene.
The event was organised by the Aditmari Upazila Administration and the Department of Public Health Engineering under the theme, “Be a Handwashing Hero.”
The day's programme began with an awareness rally from the Upazila Parishad premises. Participants paraded through various roads in the upazila to highlight the importance of regular handwashing in preventing diseases.
Following the rally, a demonstration of proper handwashing techniques was held at the Upazila Parishad premises.
Aditmari Assistant Commissioner (Land) Azizah Begum attended the programme as the chief guest.
Abdur Rab Sarkar of the Department of Public Health Engineering delivered the welcome address.
Among those present were Dr. Iftekhar Hossain Khan, director of the Upazila Health Complex; Upazila Engineer Fazlul Haque; Rural Electrification Board Deputy General Manager Md. Abdul Sattar; Food Controller Mostafizur Rahman; Rural Development Officer Md. Rakibul Hasan; and Youth Development Officer Ariful Islam Sarkar.
Students from various schools and colleges, along with journalists and other local participants, also attended the programme.
The event emphasised the importance of proper handwashing practices as a simple and effective way to prevent infections, maintain personal hygiene and protect public health.
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Reported by Md. Golap Mia, Aditmari (Lalmonirhat) • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
