World Handwashing Day was celebrated in Munshiganj on Monday, November 9, 2026, under the central campaign theme "Be a Handwashing Hero" ("হাত ধোয়ার নায়ক হোন").
Jointly organized by the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) and the Munshiganj District Administration, the day featured a colorful rally, practical handwashing demonstrations, and a discussion session.
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Reported by Mahbub Alam Babu, Munshiganj Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
