Ensuring rights of the persons with disabilities through proper implementation of the Disabled People’s Rights Protection Act- 2013 is crucial for their development and mainstreaming in the society.
Government officials and leaders of different organisations working for welfare of the physically challenged people expressed the views at an orientation workshop held at conference room of the Deputy Commissioner in Rangpur on Tuesday afternoon.
The Rangdhanu District Protibondhi Adhikar Sangstha organised the district level orientation workshop with assistance of Handicap International (Humanity and Inclusion) Bangladesh and funding of the Ukaid.
The district level government and NGO officials and executives, Upazila Social Service Officers, leaders of different Disabled People’s Organisations from all eight upazilas in the district and journalists participated.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Syed Enamul Kabir attended the workshop as the chief guest with President of Rangdhanu District Protibondhi Adhikar Sangstha Saidar Rahman in the chair.
Additional Superintendent of Police Abu Maruf Hasan, Additional Civil Surgeon Dr Kaniz Sabiha, District Women Affairs Officer Kawser Pervin, Additional District Education Officer Sabrina Dilruba and Assistant Director of the Department of Youth Development Alamgir Hossain Kaderi, among others, addressed.
