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MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025
DGFP observes World Population Day 2021

Bangladesh

TBS Report
12 July, 2021, 07:45 pm
Last modified: 12 July, 2021, 07:50 pm

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DGFP observes World Population Day 2021

TBS Report
12 July, 2021, 07:45 pm
Last modified: 12 July, 2021, 07:50 pm
DGFP observes World Population Day 2021

The Directorate General of Family Planning observed the World Population Day 2021 on Sunday complying with health guidelines on Covid-19. 

The day was celebrated dedicating to the greatest Bengali of all time Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reads a press issued by the directorate.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) set the theme of the day as -'Rights and Choices are the Answer: Whether baby boom or bust, the solution lies in prioritizing the reproductive health and rights of all people.' 

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The day was celebrated with various programmes at upazila, district, division and national levels. 

On the occasion, Health Minister Zahid Maleque attended a virtual meeting as the chief guest.

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