National Domestic Woman Workers Union
A rally organised by National Domestic Woman Workers Union was held in front of the Jatiya Press Club in observance of International Day Against Violence on Women. In the programme held on Saturday the leaders of the union demanded formulation of law to stop violence on domestic helps immediately. They also demanded to form inspection team to review the state of domestic helps for ensuring their welfare. The function was addressed, among others, by General Secretary of the union Murshida Akhter Nahar, labour leader Abul Hosain, leader of garment employees Alamgir Roni, youth leader Manik Hawlader, domestic workers’ leaders Setara Begum and Shaheena Begum.
Pratibandhi Seba O Sahajya Kendra
‘Pratibandhi Seba O Sahajya Kendra’ has been established as a unique shelter for the disabled children and others who are at risk of disability.The organisation of Natore is working to bring the children with disabilities to the mainstream of life through free treatment and with the help of the specialist doctors and modern equipment. The center has already touched the milestone of providing nearly 38,000 services to more than 2,000 children. It is also providing service to the rural areas through therapy vans and distributing supporting materials among the disabled. The center, located in Bara Harishpur area in Natore town, is one of 103 Pratibandhi Seba O Sahajya Kendras established by Jatiya Pratibandhi Unnayan Foundation under the Social Welfare Ministry. The number of registered children who received treatment from the center since its establishment in May 2012 was 2,214.
