World Sight Day 2026 Observed in Perli with Rally, Free Eye Care for 115 Patients

World Sight Day 2026 was observed in Perli village under Kalia upazila of Narail district on Thursday, with a colourful rally, an awareness discussion and a day-long free eye care camp that provided medical services to 115 patients.

The programme, organised under the theme “Love Your Eyes,” aimed to raise public awareness about the importance of eye health, proper eye care, vision protection and the prevention of avoidable blindness. Khulna BNSB Eye Hospital organised the event with support from Orbis International under the project titled “Expanding Sustainable Model of Vision Center to Deliver Comprehensive Primary Eye Care Services in Rural Bangladesh.”

As part of the observance, a colourful rally was brought out in Perli on Thursday afternoon. The procession marched through the main roads of the area before concluding in front of Barrister Hafiz Hospital in Perli Uttarpara.

Among those participating in the rally were Md. Ehsanul Kabir, Manager of Human Resources and Administration at Khulna BNSB Eye Hospital; Mir Mizanur Rahman, Programme Head; and Md. Kamal Hossain, Coordinator of Perli Vision Center. Officials and staff of the vision centre, volunteers, other stakeholders and people from various walks of life also joined the programme.

Following the rally, an awareness discussion was held at Perli Vision Center. Speakers highlighted the importance of regular eye care, early detection of vision problems and expanding access to essential primary eye care services in rural communities.

The day-long free eye care camp provided eye examinations and medical prescriptions to 115 patients. Of them, 26 received free spectacles, while 47 were provided with medicines at no cost.

Additionally, 28 patients diagnosed with cataract-related conditions were referred to BNSB Eye Hospital in Shiromoni, Khulna, for free cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation.

The initiative sought to improve access to essential eye care services for local residents while promoting greater awareness of common eye conditions and the importance of timely treatment.

Khulna BNSB Eye Hospital has been implementing the rural eye care project with support from Orbis International to make comprehensive primary eye care services more accessible to underserved communities.

As part of the initiative, Perli Vision Center continues to play an important role in bringing essential eye care services closer to rural populations, helping residents receive timely examinations, treatment and referrals for specialised medical care.