Mini marathon to mark World Diabetes Day

Bangladesh Diabetic Association and Horlicks Lite jointly organised a mini marathon titled 'Live Lite Walk Lite' on Saturday to observe the World Diabetes Day.
The marathon was organised with a view to raising awareness about diabetes and to help promote the habit of walking.
Intellectuals, noted writers and people from all walks of life attended the event.
High officials from Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, Mutual Food Products Ltd and GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh Ltd were also present.
A number of free diabetes detection camps were also held on different spots in the city.
To make the day more colorful and unique, the Birdem building at Shahbagh was lit in blue light on November 13-15, blue being the signature color of World Diabetes Day.
Channel i, the media partner of this campaign, also held a special lifestyle programme 'Horlicks Live Lite', which will be telecast at 11:30pm everyday till November 18.