Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (October 16) inaugurated 65 more community eye centres at 65 Upazila Health Complexes in 28 districts, in the fourth phase.

She opened the centres as part of the government's move to set up eye centre at every upazila across the country under Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

The premier made the remarks while virtually inaugurating 80 development schemes that included re-digging 430 small rivers, canals and water bodies and laying foundation stone of 20 new development projects under the Water Resources Ministry, from her official Ganabhaban residence in the capital.

Sheikh Hasina also asked to build at least a water reservoir in any development project site, stressing the need for harvesting rain water during the monsoon.

The premier also said dredging should be maintained whichever required keeping the natural flow of the water bodies intact.

The prime Minister, as well, unveiled the cover of a book titled "Joyjatra" featuring the development schemes implemented in the last 15 years.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque and State Minister for Water Resources Ministry Zaheed Farooque also spoke on the occasion.

Two separate video documentaries on the activities of the Health and Family Welfare and Water Resources Ministries were also screened.

BDST: 1402 HRS, OCT 16, 2023
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