World Diabetes Day was observed with due dignity in the divisional city of Rangpur with the theme 'Take action now, don't delay in diabetes'. On Saturday (November 14), the Rangpur Diabetic Association organized various programs including a free medical camp, a colorful rally, and a discussion meeting.
The discussion meeting was held under the chairmanship of Professor Dr. Md. Abdur Rouf, President of Rangpur Diabetic Association, and moderated by Zainal Abedin, Vice-President of the association and senior journalist. Md. Shamsuzzaman Samu, Chairman of Rangpur Development Authority and Convener of Rangpur Metropolitan BNP, was present as the chief guest, and Md. Saiful Islam, Administrator of Rangpur Zilla Parishad and Convener of Rangpur District BNP, was present as the special guest.
Dr. Md. Jahangir Kabir Palash, Associate Professor of the Medicine Department at Rangpur Medical College, spoke as the keynote speaker on health awareness and diabetes. During the event, free diabetes tests were conducted for about 700 people, and expert physicians answered various questions from the patients present.
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