Dhaka, Jul 06 (V7N) — Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received a courtesy call from Peter Holland, Chief Executive Officer of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), at the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday morning.

The meeting, held at 11:30 a.m., focused on strengthening eye health services in Bangladesh, preventing avoidable blindness, reducing visual impairment and expanding cooperation between the government and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.

State Minister for Health Dr. M. A. Muhith was also present during the meeting.

Following the discussion, State Minister Dr. M. A. Muhith and IAPB CEO Peter Holland addressed a briefing at the Bangladesh Secretariat, where they outlined the key issues discussed during the meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration in improving eye care services across the country.

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