He said these things while speaking as chief guest at a sewing machine distribution ceremony among helpless, destitute and working women at the premises of Monohardi Government Pilot Model High School in Narsingdi today.

The health minister said that if breast and cervical cancer are detected at an early stage, the chances of recovery through proper treatment increase significantly. To this end, initiatives will be taken to provide counseling to female students and teachers at public and private levels to raise awareness about breast cancer.

He also said the government has already launched a vaccination program at the secondary level to prevent cervical cancer. These initiatives will play an important role in raising awareness among women and reducing the risk of cancer.

Regarding international relations and the country's sovereignty, the minister said Bangladesh will have many friends in the outside world, but no master. Bangladesh may be small in size, but due to its geographical location, the country's importance is great. The supremacy of anyone over even one inch of Bangladesh's soil will not be accepted. The government is firmly committed to protecting the country's security, independence and sovereignty.

The event was presided over by Monohardi Upazila Executive Officer Mahmudul Hasan, and was attended by Belabo Upazila Executive Officer Lailatul Hossain, Officer-in-Charge of Monohardi Police Station Jahangir Badsha, Monohardi Upazila BNP Member Secretary Aminur Rahman Sarkar Dolon, Joint Convener Moniruzzaman Monir, Municipal BNP Member Secretary Advocate Abdul Hannan Mia, Upazila BNP Member Golam Mostafa, and Upazila Juba Dal Member Secretary Masudur Rahman Sohag, along with local leaders.

After the event, the health minister distributed sewing machines and fruit tree saplings among 300 people.