Discussion on reproductive health

The Dawn Forum, an NGO networking organisation, held a discussion on reproductive health in the city recently to mark the World Population Day, says a press release.

The objective of the discussion was to raise awareness about reproductive health among the adolescents.

The speakers underscored the need for taking care of pregnant mothers to reduce the maternal and child mortality rate.

Afroja Parvin, secretary of the Forum and executive director of Nari Unnayan Shakti, presented a keynote paper.

Monowara Begum of Al-Falah, Bangladesh discussed the problems of the adolescent girls of Geneva Camp.

Forum Chairperson Gulshan-Ara Choudhury presided over the function.