Unilever - Star event begins

Our Correspondent, Kushtia

A two-day programme titled "Panir Galpo" (tale of water) to raise awareness about diarrhoea kicked off in Kushtia town yesterday.

Unilever Pureit and The Daily Star jointly organised the event at Mohini Mohon Bidyapith in Milpara area of the town.

Yesterday's event included training on awareness building among school students about diarrhoea and holding of a rally highlighting the issue.

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Headmaster of the school Sirajuddin Malitha speaks at the programme. Photo: Star

People from all walks of life including teachers and students took part in the rally.

Kushtia municipality Mayor  Anwar Ali and Deputy Commissioner Jahir Raihan will attend today's closing ceremony.

Around 100 Pureit water purifier will be distributed by courtesy of Unilever Bangladesh among affected families in the district.