Tarique Rahman inaugurates free animal clinic
City Desk :
BNP Chairperson and chief patron of the Bangladesh Animal Welfare Association (BAWA), Tarique Rahman, inaugurated the organisation’s new “Free Animal Clinic” in the capital’s Banani area on Wednesday, marking a significant step toward providing gratis veterinary care for stray and pet animals across the city.
The ceremony took place at the clinic’s location in Banani, Dhaka.
With the slogan “Let the country be a safe habitat for all living beings,” BAWA has long championed animal and environmental conservation nationwide.
The clinic complements the group’s ongoing free animal ambulance service in Dhaka, which offers emergency medical aid to injured or ill animals.
The initiative aims not only to treat ailing animals at no cost but also to inspire greater public awareness and participation in animal welfare.
Organisation members expressed optimism ahead of the launch that such facilities would encourage humane treatment of strays and pets alike.
BAWA Convener Adnan Azad highlighted Tarique Rahman’s longstanding commitment to animal lovers. ”
Tarique Rahman has always been an animal lover. Under his guidance, we have been engaged in animal rescue and conservation for a long time,” Azad said.
“He visited our Free Animal Clinic, inspected it thoroughly, and provided important directives to help us succeed in the future.
He has also pledged to stand by us in all our efforts for animal and nature conservation.”
Azad added a note of hope: “Just as we are dedicated to rescuing animals, we expect him to play a role in rescuing the nation from its crisis era.”
Tarique Rahman, who arrived amid tight security, spent time touring the facility and interacting with BAWA volunteers. His involvement underscores growing political support for grassroots animal welfare amid Bangladesh’s urban challenges, where stray dogs, cats, and birds often face neglect or abuse.
The clinic is set to operate daily, offering consultations, vaccinations, and treatments by qualified veterinarians. BAWA plans to expand similar services to other districts, building on its ambulance fleet that has already saved hundreds of animals in recent years.