'Raise awareness about AIDS'

They said people from all walks of life including political and religious leaders should come forward to help control the disease.

The speakers said Bangladesh is vulnerable to HIV/AIDS as its neighbouring countries like India and Myanmar are badly affected by the disease.

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The workshop on "HIV/AIDS in Uganda: Lessons learnt for Bangladesh" was organised by the Volunteer Services Overseas (VSO) in the city.

Representatives from three other organisations who visited Uganda early this year placed a report at the workshop on the African country's efforts to fight the disease.

The report suggested active participation of national and local governments in the campaign against HIV/AIDS.

The organisations, HASAB Bangladesh, Light House and Ashar Alo, are working on HIV/AIDS.

Clive Ingleby of VSO Bangladesh, Dr Malay Kanti Mridha and Dr Afroz Mahal of HASAB took part in the discussion.