World Handwashing Day 2026 was celebrated in Kishoreganj on Wednesday, October 28, under the theme “Clean Hands, Healthy Life,” with a series of programmes highlighting the importance of proper handwashing and personal hygiene.
The Kishoreganj District Administration and the Department of Public Health Engineering jointly organised a rally, a handwashing demonstration and a discussion meeting to mark the occasion.
The programmes were held on the premises of South Muksudpur Government Primary School No. 33 in Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila. The event featured a colourful rally, the release of balloons and festoons, a demonstration of proper handwashing techniques and a discussion session.
Mahbubur Rahman, executive engineer of the Department of Public Health Engineering in Kishoreganj, presided over the programme. Kishoreganj Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sohana Nasrin attended as the chief guest.
Other attendees included Civil Surgeon Dr. Mohammad Saidur Rahman, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) Jesmin Akter, and other officials and relevant stakeholders.
Speakers at the event emphasised that developing the habit of washing hands correctly in everyday life is essential for maintaining personal hygiene, preventing infectious diseases and building a healthy generation.
They also highlighted the importance of raising awareness among children about proper handwashing techniques and cleanliness to encourage safe and healthy living practices from an early age.
The programme aimed to promote hygiene awareness and encourage people to adopt regular and proper handwashing practices in their daily lives.
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Reported by Nazrul Islam Khairul, Kishoreganj Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
