The 28th International Day of Persons with Disabilities and 21th National Disabled Day was observed in Kishoreganj on Thursday.
Kishoreganj District Administration, Social Well-service Department and non-government organization (NGO) jointly arranged discussion, rally, cultural function and documentary film marking the day.
In this connection, a colourful rally was brought out at Kishoreganj Old Stadium and across the different roads of the town.
A discussion meeting held at Government Child Family (Girls') auditorium in the town. Deputy Commissioner Md. Sarowar Murshed Chowdhury attended as chief guest. Additional Police Super Nazmul Islam Sopan and Civil Surgeon (In-charge) Dr. Md. Mustafizur Rahman were attended as special guest. Deputy Director of Social Well-Service Md. Kamruzzaman Khan presided over the meeting.
It was addressed among others by Social Welfare Assistant Director Shahidullah, Advocate Bhupendra Bhowmik Dolon, Advocate Maya Bhowmik, CAB President Alam Sarowar Tito, Disabled Person Al Amin. Social Welfare Officer Salma Khanam conducted the function.
Deputy Commissioner Md. Sarowar Morshed Chowhdury said that, present government working relentlessly to turn them as human resources through providing all necessary facilities, including education, healthcare and employment opportunities.
Deputy Director Kamruzzaman Khan said that, we have already persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Act- 2013, Neuro Developmental Disability Protection Council Act- 2018, special education policy 2019 for disabled people and established service centres to support the disabled reasons in our country.
