Faridpur holds meeting on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

 

Md. Sakhawat Hossain,

Faridpur District Representative>

A rally and discussion meeting has been held on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Saltha, Faridpur, keeping in view the theme of 'Prevent Drug Use, Build a Healthy and Beautiful Life'.

A discussion meeting was held on Tuesday (June 26) at 11 am in the conference room of the Upazila Parishad organized by the Upazila administration. Earlier, a rally came out from the premises of the Upazila Parishad, went around the main road including Saltha Sadar Bazar and ended at the premises of the Upazila Parishad.

Presided over by, Saltha Upazila Executive Officer deleted. Taslima Akhtar.

Present at the time, Upazila Women's Vice Chairman Rupa Begum, Upazila Social Service Officer Syed Fazle Rabbi Noman, Upazila Secondary Education Officer Abul Khair, Upazila Primary Education Officer. Niamat Hossain, Upazila Women's Affairs Officer Ferdous Ara Dolly, Upazila Deputy Assistant Jute Development Officer Abdul Bari, officers and employees of various departments, school teachers and students.

Upazila executive officer deleted. In her speech, Taslima Akhtar said that full cooperation of the civil society is essential to prevent drug abuse. The message of commitment to keep the country drug free should be conveyed to every village besides making the people aware about drug abuse and its harmful effects. To this end, he called upon all concerned including the Department of Narcotics Control to perform their duties with sincerity.

He was present as the chief guest at the meeting, Saltha Upazila Parishad Chairman. Wadud Matubbar.