World Immunization Week is underway. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bangladesh has declared Shakib Khan the champion in the campaign. Although he has taken the first dose of the ongoing vaccine this month!
It is learnt that the company has launched a special campaign to encourage the fans to take the vaccine. And there, this Dhallywood best was introduced as the 'champion'.
Earlier, Mehazabien Chowdhury, Toya, Peya Jannatul, Safa Kabir, Bidya Sinha Mim, Sabila Noor, Nabila and several other stars were posted on the Facebook page as the vaccine champions.
On the afternoon of April 29, UNICEF Bangladesh wrote on its Facebook page about Shakib, 'Shakib Khan, the most popular actor in Bangladesh and a respected producer. He has one more identity.
He is a responsible citizen in the true sense. He has secured himself and his community with the coronavirus vaccine at the right time. He also calls on you to become UNICEF's Vaccine Champion this World Immunization Week; Make sure you and your child are vaccinated at the right time.’
Regarding this issue, Shakib Khan said, 'Vaccines have saved me, my loved ones and my country from deadly diseases like polio, measles and tuberculosis. I got the coronavirus vaccine to keep my relatives safe. Make sure you and your child are vaccinated this immunization week. And join UNICEF to reach out to all people. So that the whole world can be safe! '
On April 5, the actor took the first dose of the corona vaccine at the National Institute of Kidney Diseases and Urology in the capital. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
Meanwhile, Nogor Baul James completed the first two doses of vaccine among the artistes. Shakib Khan has been holding the helm of Dhallywood for the last one and a half decades.