A pink-street procession was held at Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Tuesday, to raise public awareness about breast cancer.
About one hundred members of the Cancer Awareness Programme for Women (Cap) Kushtia Zone brought out the procession from the Daina Chattar on the campus around 11: 30 am.
The procession ended at the same place after parading the main roads of the campus. Later, a discussion program was also held there.
Dr. Shahjahan Ali, professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering department attended the program as chief guest while M Firoz Al Mamun, assistant professor of Development Studies department was the special guest with CAP Kushtia Zone secretary Faruk Ahmed in the chair.
Central president of CAP Saiful Islam, founding president Abdullah Al Mahadi, and former president Muhabbat Fasisal were present on the occasion, among others.
The speakers, at the discussion, emphasized the significance of raising awareness regarding the early uncovering of cancer to reduce these serious ailments.
The Cancer Awareness Programme for Women (Cap), a voluntary organization, started its journey on IU Campus in 2015 to raise public awareness about breast cancer.
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