Swimming Competition Held in Collaboration with Zahedee Foundation

A long-distance swimming competition has been held in Jhenaidah to raise awareness on swimming learning. The event was organized by the Safe Swimming Academy in collaboration with the Zahedee Foundation with the slogan 'Swimming is a life-saving skill'.

The competition started from Khajura Bridge area of ​​Nabaganga river municipality in the morning. 10 swimmers took part in the competition which is about two and a half kilometers away. People of different classes and professions crowd on the banks of the river to see it. After crossing the river for two and a half kilometers, it ends at Devdaru Avenue in the city. The first to swim was Shuja Uddin of Bhutiargati village in Jhenaidah Sadar upazila.

Later, Deputy Commissioner Mojibur Rahman was present as the chief guest at the discussion meeting presided over by Md Quayum Shahrear Zahedee Hijol, executive member of Zahedee Foundation.

District Awami League General Secretary Saidul Karim Mintu, Additional Superintendent of Police Anwar Saeed and Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer SM Shahin were present as special guests.

Director of Safe Swimming Academy Mahafuzur Rahman Biplob and Kazi Ali Ahmed Liku conducted the program. At the end of the discussion, prizes were distributed among the winners and participants.