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Importance of yoga in protecting corona is immense: Russel
Russel
DHAKA - State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russel, MP, said various yoga exercises can boost the body's immune system and protect one from getting infected with coronavirus.
He was speaking as the chief guest at an informal function, organized by Bangladesh Yoga Association, on the occasion of Int’l Day of Yoga at the National Sports Council Auditorium here today, said a ministry press release here today.
He said there is no alternative to boosting immunity to deal with the COVID-19 epidemic, and yoga and meditation can play an effective role in boosting this immunity.
The state minister called for spreading yoga among school-college students and also wished success to all in celebration of the Int’l Day of Yoga 2021.
The function was presided over by Kabir Bin Anwar, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources and president of Bangladesh Yoga Association.
National Sports Council Secretary Mohammad Masud Karim and other officials of the Yoga Association were also present as special guests.BSS