World AIDS Day was observed in Dinajpur's Hili upazila on Sunday with the theme "If rights are ensured, HIV/AIDS will be eradicated."
The event was organized by the Upazila Health Complex and featured a rally and a discussion session.
The rally commenced at 10:45 AM from the premises of the Upazila Health Complex, traversed various roads in the town and concluded back at the starting point.
Following the rally, a discussion session was held in the conference room of the health complex where speakers emphasized the importance of avoiding use of shared syringes, abstaining from unsafe sexual practices and following preventive measures to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Additionally, a special booth was set up at the health complex to conduct HIV testing and provide counseling on HIV prevention.
The event was presided over by Upazila Health Officer Dr. Iltutmis Akhand. Other notable speakers include Dr. Humayun Kabir, Dr. Tanmoy Sarker, Dr. Sultan Mahmud, Robiul Awal.