Online Desk: State Minister for Health Dr MA Muhith yesterday said that Bangladesh is set to achieve a unique leadership position in global eye healthcare. He said, "For the first time in the world, Bangladesh has agreed to work as a co-organizer of the upcoming 'Global Summit on Eye Health', which will showcase the country's health sector reforms on the world stage."The State Minister made the remarks this afternoon in a meeting titled 'Special Roadmap for the Development of Eye Care Services to Prevent Blindness and Reduce Vision Loss in Bangladesh', held at the conference room of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, said a press release here. MA Muhith said, an integrated 'National Eye Care Plan' is being developed in coordination with the government, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and domestic and international agencies to ensure eye healthcare for every citizen, from urban to rural areas.  Emphasizing three urgent priorities in eye care, the international public health and eye specialist Dr Muhit said, "Currently, over 10 lakh people in the country are suffering from blindness due to cataracts. Reaching them with prompt surgical services is our top priority. Secondly, millions of students in villages and towns are falling behind in their studies due to a lack of spectacles, and the productivity of middle-aged working people is decreasing by about 25 to 30 percent. We want to ensure free and easy access to spectacles for people of all ages."