A number of 38 insolvent ophthalmic patients returned homes in Kushtia after receiving operations in Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) on Friday.
BEHRI, an ophthalmic venture of the Bashundhara Group, in association with Vision Care Foundation and Dwarka Das Welfare Society (DDWS) arranged the cost-free operations on Thursday.
Of them, 12 are male and 26 female, all of whom are from Kushtia and belong to the second batch.
Under the supervision of BEHRI Director Prof Dr Md Saleh Ahmed, Dr Rubina Akter and Dr Mozumder Golam Rabbi performed the surgeries.
Earlier on February 28, DDWS supported by BEHRI organised a daylong eye camp on the Dwarka Das Agarwala Mohila College premises at Harinarayanpur in Kushtia and provided 1,800 ophthalmic patients with treatment, medicines and glasses.
Earlier on May 11, 38 patients belonging to the first batch of a total of 260 selected for eye surgeries underwent operations at the BEHRI.
Talking to Daily Sun, Paban Kumar Agarwal, owner of Gitanjali Jewellers, chairman of DDWS and member secretary of Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), said “We selected 260 patients for operation at the last eye camp. Two groups of patients have undergone surgeries. Rest of the patients will get the opportunity soon.”
“More than 6,000 patients have received various types of treatments from eye camps organised by DDWS, BEHRI and Vision Care Foundation in my area so far. Of them, 1,000 patients received surgeries,” he said.
Terming eye the most important organ of human body, he said “I am happy to facilitate ophthalmic treatment of distressed people of Kushtia and adjoining districts. This service will continue as long as I am alive.”
About other social welfare activities, Paban Kumar Agarwal said he established Dwarka Das Agarwala Mohila College in memory of his father to promote female literacy in his ancestral area of Harinarayanpur in Kushtia.
“Around 300 girls are studying in the college without tuition fees. Needy students are also given books and other facilities by the management. Results of the college are satisfactory,” he said.
BDST: 2033 HRS, JULY 28, 2023
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