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Andhar Pradip Foundation’s new central board takes oath, launches free oxygen service
Translated by Desk Report
Volunteer organisation Andhar Pradip Foundation Bangladesh held an oath-taking ceremony and training workshop for its newly formed central board for the 2027–2028 term, pledging to stand beside vulnerable people and those in distress.
The organisation also formally launched a free oxygen service at the event as part of its humanitarian initiatives.
The programme took place at the Ascend Academy auditorium in Shanir Akhra in the capital. Foundation founder and president SH Samrat Hossain chaired the event, while general secretary Sabbir Hossain Munna moderated it. The foundation’s policy and planning adviser, Mahmud Sarwar Rony, attended as chief guest. Standing committee member and international affairs secretary Muha. Sakib Hossain attended as special guest.
The newly elected central board’s office-bearers took an oath to work towards the organisation’s goals with honesty, dedication and accountability. The subsequent training workshop featured detailed discussions on developing volunteers’ skills, expanding humanitarian activities and planning future work.
The free oxygen service was launched to provide emergency support to critically ill patients and those with breathing difficulties. Organisers said the initiative aimed to deliver life-saving oxygen quickly to people in critical condition.
In his address as chair, SH Samrat Hossain said Andhar Pradip Foundation was committed to working for people’s welfare as a humanitarian and social service organisation. He said the new central board’s collective efforts would make its service activities more dynamic and wide-ranging. He sought cooperation and active participation from people across society in this humanitarian endeavour.
Office-bearers at various levels of the organisation, volunteers and invited guests attended the event. Speakers called for positive social change through stronger voluntary blood donation efforts, emergency oxygen supplies and social awareness activities.
