Safe Motherhood Day will be observed in the country today with a call to ensure safe delivery in hospitals to save the lives of mothers and children.
Different organisations have undertaken elaborate programmes to observe the day.
Reducing the high maternal and neonatal mortality rates in the country is also among the objectives of observance of the day.
Special programmes highlighting the significance of the day will also be broadcast in different radio and television channels.
In separate messages, President Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hailed the observance of the day.
They hoped that awareness among the people will be raised through observing the day.
Source: The Daily Star

