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Comprehensive efforts stressed for mainstreaming of disabled people
RANGPUR, Dec 3, 2018 (BSS) – Government officials at a discussion here
today stressed on engaging comprehensive steps for mainstreaming of the
disabled people with development activities for building a prosperous nation.
They made these observations at a post-rally discussion jointly arranged by
the district administration and Department of Social Service (SSD) at Police
Community Hall in observance of the 27th International and National Day of
Persons with Disabilities-2018 and the 20th National Disabled Day-2018.
The DSS in association with other organisations working for welfare of the
disabled people organised the rally, drawing and sports competitions,
cultural programmes and prize distribution ceremony marking the day.
Rangpur Protibondhi Foundation, Badhir Sangha, World Vision Bangladesh,
Prottyasha Protibondhi Nari O Shishu Unnayan Sangstha, Rangdhanu Zila
Protibondhi Adhikar Sangstha, Leprosy Mission, Dristi Sangstha, Rangdhanu,
ADD International, Protibondhi Seba o Sahajjya Kendra and other organisations
extended cooperation to observe the day.
Government and NGO officials, persons with disabilities, leaders of
various organisations working for welfare of the disabled persons,
professionals, students and human rights activists participated in the rally.
Divisional Commissioner Muhammad Joynul Bari attended the discussion as the
chief guest with Deputy Director (Local Government) for Rangpur Ruhul Amin
Mian in the chair.
Deputy Inspector General for Rangpur Range of Bangladesh Police Devdas
Bhattacharyya, Civil Surgeon Dr Abu Md Zakirul Islam, Deputy Director of the
DSS Abdur Razzaque addressed the discussion as special guests.
The speakers highly lauded the government for implementation of massive
programmes for the disabled persons aiming at mainstreaming them with the
society through ensuring their rights for their development and empowerment.
Devdas Bhattacharyya put maximum importance on establishing disabled-
friendly atmosphere for ensuring rights to education, health care and social
honour with dignity for the disabled people to properly flourish their
inherent talents and abilities.
The chief guest laid emphasis on engaging coordinated GO-NGO efforts and
changing social mindset toward the physically challenged people in ensuring
their rights and proper development to make them self-reliant in the society.
BSS/MI/FI/ 1558 hrs