The Global Handwashing Day was observed across the country and elsewhere in the world on Monday with the theme ‘Clean Hands - a Recipe for Health’.
To mark the day, Manabik Shahajya Sangstha (MSS) in association with the Save the Children under its Shishuder Jonno - Integrated Child Development Programme (ICDP) arranged different programmes, including discussion, procession and workshop at Rayerbazar in the city, according to a press release.
Brig Gen Md Zakir Hassan, chief health officer of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), was present at the events as the chief guest.
Officials and employees of MSS and Save the Children, community leaders, children, slum managers, government and NGO representatives and stakeholders were present on the occasion.