1) A rally was held in Satkhira, Bangladesh on October 15, 2011 to observe World White Cane Safety Day and raise awareness about the rights and protections of blind and visually impaired people. 2) The rally marched through town led by additional district magistrate Sheikh Hamim Hasan and ended at the Upazilla auditorium where a discussion meeting was held. 3) Over 300 people attended the event, including visually impaired persons who spoke about their experiences and rights. White canes were distributed to blind and visually impaired attendees.