Quantum Foundation, a voluntary blood donors' organisation, on Friday honoured a total of 232 voluntary blood donors who have donated blood 10 or 25 times in their lifetime, reports UNB. Dhaka University vice-chancellor Dr Mohammad Akhtaruzzamanhanded over the crests and certificates to the donors at a ceremony as the chief guest at Jatiya Press Club here on Friday. “Donating blood can expand people's soft-values, morals and inner qualities,” the VC said. Dr Akhtaruzzaman said Quantum Foundation's acknowledgment and honor to the voluntary blood donors is an inspiration for other people to work for the society.

In the programme, the foundation honoured the regular blood donors in two categories, silver and gold, with crests, certificates and special identity cards.

The silver blood donors got recognition for donating at least 10 bags of blood while the golden donors were acknowledged for donating at least 25 bags bloods voluntarily.

Neuropathist and Psychiatrist Dr Zahir Uddin Ahmed addressed the prigramme as a special guest while the chief-coordinator of the foundation Nahar Al Bokharichaired the function.