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Eye camp, rehabilitation programme benefit over 600 people
Published : Sunday, 25 October, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Observer Online Report
More than 600 people received healthcare services and rehabilitation assistance at a day-long community programme in Banshkhali, Chattogram, organised by Lions Club of Chittagong Dynamic City and Leo Club of Chittagong Golden City with support from the Salma-Adil Foundation.
The programme was held at Banshkhali Hamedia Rahima Fazil Madrasha under Lions District 315 B4. Activities included an eye care camp, health awareness initiatives, tree plantation and assistance for underprivileged families.
The eye camp provided primary eye care, identified patients requiring cataract surgery, conducted blood group tests and diabetes screening, and distributed spectacles. Lions Charitable Eye Institute and Hospital in Chattogram supported the eye care services.
Awareness activities covered childhood cancer, dengue, chikungunya and scabies. Tree plantation was also carried out as part of the programme.
Rehabilitation assistance included support for house construction and repairs, livestock distribution to help families earn a livelihood, and sewing machines to promote self-employment. Corrugated iron sheets were provided to help repair and rebuild homes, while financial assistance was given for the marriages of daughters from underprivileged families.
Copies of the Holy Quran, turbans for Hafez and rehal were also distributed to support religious education.
The programme was led by Lion Salma Adil, MJF, president of Lions Club of Chittagong Dynamic City for the current service year, and H E Ziauddin Adil, chairman of the Salma-Adil Foundation. Lion Afroza Begum, the club's service chairperson, supervised the activities.
Lion Mohammad Kamruzzaman Liton, PMJF, governor of Lions District 315 B4, attended as chief guest. Lion Mohammad Abu Bakar Siddique, PMJF, first vice district governor, was the special guest, while former district governor Lion Sheikh Shamsuddin Ahmed Siddique, PMJF, attended as a distinguished guest.
Liton said the joint initiative reflected the organisations' efforts to support public welfare and could encourage others to take part in humanitarian work.
Salma Adil said the foundation aimed to help underprivileged people become self-reliant through support for basic needs, healthcare, housing and livelihoods.
Other attendees included district cabinet treasurer Lion Zillur Rahman, MJF, and several Lions and Leo Club representatives, including Lion Helal Uddin, Lion Muhammad Musa, Lion Sabbir Ahmed, Lion Mahi Chowdhury, Lion Arshadur Rahman, Lion A K M Salauddin, MJF, and Leo Ariful Islam. Lion Shawkat Chowdhury, MJF, hosted the programme.
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