TBR, a local non-profit group, organized a free medical campaign at the Puja mandap beside the Shri Shri Akhra Temple in Rayer Bazar, bringing simple but vital health care directly to devotees, visitors and passers-by. The campaign set up easy-to-access stations where experienced doctors and trained volunteers gave free medical consultations and checked common health issues. Those who needed treatment received first aid medicines, saline and clean drinking water, and everyone could get clear advice on keeping well during busy festival times. Organizers also ran short health awareness talks to explain simple steps people can take to avoid heat, dehydration, minor infections and other common problems. The Rayer Bazar Puja Udjapan Committee offered full support to make the event run smoothly and to help direct people to the care stations. Local leaders praised the effort, saying it showed how private groups and community teams can bring health services close to people who might not visit a clinic. TBR’s chairperson, Jannatun Nowreen Urmi, said the group feels a strong responsibility to serve the community and will continue similar work in the future. The campaign team included TBR’s public relations coordinator Dr Umme Hani Prithi, documentation coordinator Tahsan Rudra, and committee members Sagar Ahmed and Ashraful Asad, who all helped with planning and outreach. Volunteers guided patients, recorded basic checks and made sure medicines were given fairly so the most needy received prompt care. Many people who stopped by the mandap said they were glad to receive quick medical attention without leaving the celebrations or waiting long hours. For older people and families with young children, the chance to see a doctor nearby felt both safe and convenient. The organisers focused on easy, practical actions that anyone can use, such as staying hydrated, washing hands, avoiding crowded spaces if unwell, and seeking care early for persistent symptoms. By bringing health checks into a public festival space, TBR helped reduce barriers that sometimes stop people from getting simple but important treatment. The drive also showed how short outreach events can reach many people and build trust between local groups and the community. Small, regular efforts like this can add up over time to make towns healthier and more resilient, especially when groups work together. The campaign is part of TBR’s wider work to raise awareness among youth and women on health, education and safe use of digital tools, and it aims to keep such services close to where people live and gather. Organisers hope this example will encourage other groups to plan similar camps during festivals and large public events so basic care can reach as many people as possible. More events will reach other neighbourhoods and vulnerable groups in the coming months.
