DHAKA, 30 Nov, 2025 (BSS) - In line with the global observance, Bangladesh will observe the World AIDS Day to raise awareness and curb the deadly disease with appropriate program.

This year's theme of the day is 'remove all barriers; build an AIDS-free society.' Like other countries, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has undertaken various initiatives to observe the day.

According to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and AIDS Control Program (TB-L & ASP), 1,438 new AIDS cases were detected in the country between November 2023 and October 2024 and during this period, 195 people died of AIDS.

To mark the day, a discussion will be held tomorrow at 10.30 am at the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital auditorium. 

Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services, Prof. Dr. Md Abu Zafar will attend the discussion as the chief guest.

Since 1988, the day has been observed globally to promote prevention and raise public awareness about AIDS, caused by the HIV virus.