World Sight Day 2026 was observed in Narayanganj, like elsewhere across the country, with the theme “Love Your Eyes.” The programme featured a rally, discussion meeting and free eye-care services aimed at raising public awareness about eye health and vision care, a press release said.
A colourful rally and discussion meeting were held at the premises of the District Civil Surgeon’s Office at 10:00am on Thursday (October 8), organised by the District Health Department with support from the BRAC Health Programme and VisionSpring.
The discussion was chaired by District Civil Surgeon Dr SM Sakhawat Hossain.
Among others, Dr Israt Jahan Shila, acting Upazila Family Planning Officer and Disease Control Officer of Sadar Upazila, Area Managers Md Farid-Uz-Zaman and Md Khushimuddin spoke at the meeting.
Senior Health Education Officer of the District Civil Surgeon’s Office Aminul Haque moderated the programme.
District Manager Md Shamim Al Mamun Khan of the Tuberculosis Control Programme, Programme Organiser (TB and Leprosy) of the District Civil Surgeon’s Office Md Shahidullah, Md Abdul Hakim and other officials and employees of BRAC were also present.
The programme highlighted the importance of eye care, prevention of vision problems and seeking timely eye treatment, while urging people to take greater care of their eyesight.
