Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC)  Dr. Shahadat Hossain -File photo

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 10, 2026 (BSS)- Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) 
Dr. Shahadat Hossain announced the establishment of five breastfeeding 
centers in the city to create a mother and child-friendly environment. 

He shared this information during the inauguration of the breastfeeding 
center project in Shah Amanat Bridge Police Box area as the chief guest.
 
Dr. Shahadat Hossain emphasized the importance of providing support for 
working or outside mothers who face challenges in breastfeeding their 
children. 

To address this issue, the city has taken the initiative to set up 
breastfeeding centers in key locations with high-foot traffic.

Five breastfeeding centers will be established in different areas of the 
city, including New Bridge, Patenga, Kadamtali Factory Area, Agrabad and 
Railway Station.
 
The project is estimated to cost Taka 1.6 crore, with funding from the Dakbox 
Foundation and the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC).
 
The Mayor mentioned that if the initial project is successful, more centers 
will be set up in the key locations of the city in phases. 

He also highlighted ongoing development initiatives aimed at making
Chattogram a health-friendly, modern city, such as waterlogging relief, canal 
restoration, waste management, school health programmes, sports field 
modernization and citizen healthcare expansion.
 
Actor Ziaul Hoque Palash, Chairman of Dakbox Foundation, City BNP member 
Abdul Karim Bhutto, City Chhatra Dal Joint Convener Salahuddin Shahed, City 
Swachasebok Dal Joint Convener N. Mohammad Rimon, Halishahar BNP Senior Vice-
President Sheikh Mehedi, and City Swachasebok Dal member Noman Sikder Sohag 
were present, among others, at the event.

Safrash Nuri Sizzi, chief coordinator of the Dakbox Foundation Breastfeeding 
Center Project, outlined the project's activities and future plans during the 
event.