Md. Roni Ahmed Raju, Magura Correspondent:

A discussion meeting and award distribution ceremony were held in Magura on the occasion of World Population Day 2026.

The program was organized by the District Administration and District Family Planning Department on Saturday (July 12) at the meeting room of the Deputy Commissioner.

The program was presided over by Magura Deputy Commissioner Md. Motakabbir Ahmed. The welcome speech was delivered by Gazi Bashir Ahmed, Deputy Director of the District Family Planning Department. The program was moderated by Md. Mahmud Hasan Khan, Assistant Director of the District Family Planning Department.

At the discussion meeting, the chief guest and special guests highlighted the significance of World Population Day and emphasized the importance of population management, maternal and child health care, family planning activities and increasing public awareness in achieving sustainable development.

Superintendent of Police Molla Azad Hossain, District Council Administrator Ali Ahmed, Civil Surgeon Dr. Md. Shamim Kabir, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Abdul Quader, Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Meherunnahar, officials from various levels of the district administration, health and family planning departments, public representatives and concerned individuals.

At the end of the discussion meeting, honors and awards were given to individuals and organizations that have made special contributions to family planning activities.