12/10/2026
An awareness meeting and leaflet distribution programme on measles and dengue prevention was held at Tarapur Tea Garden in Pathantula, Sylhet, with the aim of promoting health awareness and protecting the health of tea garden workers.
The programme was organised on Monday (12 October) through a joint initiative of United Youth Blood Donation Society (UYBDS) and Hafiz Social Welfare Foundation (HSWF).
The meeting was chaired by Md. Salim Ahmad Khan, President of United Youth Blood Donation Society and Chairman of Hafiz Social Welfare Foundation.
Special guests included popular actor Belal Ahmed Murad, UYBDS Adviser Moazzem Bakht Jem, Tarapur Tea Garden Coordinator Rinku Chakraborty, and Independent Television reporter Rana Majumder Bappi.
Also present were Arafat Rahman Chowdhury, Organising Secretary of UYBDS; Mahmudul Hasan Nayeem, distinguished journalist; Hammad Sarkar, Office Secretary of UYBDS; Ahsanul Haque Ratul, Coordinator of HSWF; and Alpina Akther, Deputy Secretary for Projects and Training of UYBDS, Marjan ahmad along with other members of both organisations.
The discussion highlighted the symptoms of measles and dengue, preventive measures, personal and family health protection, and the importance of maintaining cleanliness in and around homes. Participants were also encouraged to prevent water from accumulating in open spaces to reduce mosquito breeding and to seek medical advice promptly if symptoms of illness appear.
Following the discussion, awareness leaflets on measles and dengue prevention were distributed among tea garden workers and their families.
Our Commitment: Serving Humanity, Standing Beside People. Let awareness reach every family, and together, let us build a healthier and safer society. â¤ī¸