Princess Anne meets acid survivors
Princess Anne, the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, visited Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF) at Banani in the city yesterday, says a press release.
The princess also saw around ASF's rehabilitation centre and hospital and met the survivors who were receiving treatment. She spent time with 10 child survivors.
The British princess also unveiled a plaque to memorialise her visit. Ten-year-old acid survivor Bubbly presented Anne with a bouquet before the princess left.
ASF chairman Dr Iftekharzaman expressed that they felt honoured by the visit of the princess.
“You graciously sent us greetings on the occasion of our 5th and 10th anniversaries. This visit is further evidence of your support for our work,” he said.
“When you visited ASF in 2000, acid attacks were increasing. It reached a peak in 2002 with over 500 attacks recorded,” said ASF executive director Monira Rahman.
“We developed a successful prevention campaign supported by the government. The number of attacks was down to just over 100 last year.”
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