State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain lauded Quantum Foundation, a voluntary blood donors' organisation, for its contribution to blood donation in the country.
"Quantum is playing a role in building a healthy nation through safe blood. Not only meeting the demand for blood, but this blood donation programme of Quantum is also a great initiative of donor creation and self-satisfaction by serving others," the minister said.
He made the comments while addressing a programme of Quantum Foundation to honour the voluntary blood donors at the auditorium of Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) in Kakrail as the chief guest, said a press release on Thursday.
Quantum supplies one-eighth of the country’s total demand for blood, working since 1996, the release added.
Quantum Foundation Director Motivation Rezaul Hasan delivered a welcome speech on the occasion with Chief Coordinator of Quantum Foundation (Voluntary Blood Donation Campaign) Nahar Al Bukhari in the chair.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)'s Department of Hematology Professor ABM Yunus attended it as a special guest, among others.
