DHAKA, 03 December 2021, (TON): US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller has said the US will continue support to Bangladesh with the aim of eliminating AIDS by 2030.

He added “the US is currently providing HIV/AIDS related support and services for about 90,000 Bangladeshi people.”

According to a press release “the US envoy made the remarks during an event organized by the Bandhu Social Welfare Society (Bandhu) at Mohila Shamiti to celebrate World AIDS Day on Wednesday. Ambassador Miller was the guest of honour at the event.”

He said “in line with the UN declaration for the elimination of AIDS, the US will also keep their contribution towards the betterment of the HIV field in Bangladesh. The initiatives taken by the Government of Bangladesh to prevent HIV/AIDS in the country is truly commendable work.”

Health Ministry Additional Secretary Kazi Zebunnessa Begum, UNFPA acting country representative Eiko Narita , UNAIDS Country Manager Dr Sayma Khan and National AIDS/STD Program Director Dr Mohammad Aminul Islam Mian were also present at the event. It was chaired by Bandhu Chairperson and prominent dance artist Anisul Islam Hero.

 According to government data, 729 new HIV cases were identified while 188 died from AIDS last year.