Today on October 22, 2023, an experience sharing meeting titled “Experience Sharing Meeting in Greater Dhaka with Eight Municipalities” was held in the conference room of Dhamrai Municipality in coordination with the eight municipalities of Greater Dhaka regarding the implementation of guidelines of local government institutions on tobacco control. The meeting was chaired by the General Secretary of Mayor Alliance for Healthy Cities – MAHC Mr. Golam Kabir, Mayor of Dhamrai Municipality.The meeting was moderated by Alliance Coordinator Abu Naser Anik.
Shagufta Sultana, Project Director of AID Foundation gave the welcome speech. Dohar Municipality Mayor Mr. Almas Uddin, Kaliganj Municipality Mayor Robin Hossain, Savar Municipality Chief Executive Officer Sharaf Uddin Ahmad Chowdhury (Senior Assistant Secretary), Singair Municipality Executive Officer Irani Akhter discussed as guests.Among others, discussed the pannel mayor, councilors and related officials.
In the meeting, the chaired presented the presentation on the implementation of tobacco control activities by the various municipalities. Based on the discussion, the present mayor and executive officers expressed their commitment and said that they will play a role in the implementation of the Honorable Prime Minister’s announcement of “to make Bangladesh tobacco-free before the year 2040” by implementing similar activities in their municipalities.
