Roni Ahmed Raju, Magura Correspondent:

An inaugural ceremony, rally and discussion meeting were held in Magura on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week 2026. On Saturday, August 1, a colorful ceremony, rally and discussion meeting were held at the Civil Surgeon's Office, Conference Room. Magura Jail Civil Surgeon Dr. Md. Shamim Kabir presided over the program.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Abdul Quader, representative of the Magura Deputy Commissioner, was present as the chief guest at the program.

Also present were Mohsin Uddin Fakir, Superintendent of the 250-bed Magura Sadar Hospital, heads of departments of various government departments in the district, Magura Sadar Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer, doctors, nurses and representatives of various organizations.

The speakers at the discussion meeting highlighted the immense importance of breast milk, the role of breast milk in the healthy growth of the child, increasing immunity and protecting the health of the mother. Special emphasis is placed on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a newborn's life and continued breastfeeding for two years or more, along with appropriate complementary foods. World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated with the belief that there is no substitute for breast milk for healthy mothers, healthy babies and a healthy nation.