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Street children vulnerable to violence: Need night shelter for protection

Md Sazedul Islam

Street children are vulnerable to violence and sexual assault. Necessary step such as night shelter for them is needed for their protection, because night time is more risky regarding their security. Speakers at a programme called upon the authorities of Dhaka City Corporations to take necessary steps for ensuring night shelter for the street ...

Leprosy a major cause of mental health problem

Md Sazedul Islam

Every year, World Mental Health Day is observed across the world, including in Bangladesh, on October 10 to raise awareness on mental health issue. Like previous years, various programmes will be held to observe the day in a befitting manner this year in Bangladesh. According to World Health Organization (WHO), the day is an opportunity ...

Integrate disabled people into mainstream society

Md Sazedul Islam

According to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, some 47.42 lakh people, which is 2.4% of the total population in the country, are physically or mentally challenged, in other words are people with disabilities. According to the findings of BBS Survey (2022), 3.29% men and 2.34% women in the country have some form of disability and most ...

Develop a disability-friendly society

Md Sazedul Islam

Bangladesh has achieved a lot of successes in its socio-economic sector in the last one decade. But this forward march to development cannot be complete without the effective participation of all the people, including People with Disabilities (PwDs). PwDs are facing negligence in their lives. According to article 35 of Persons with Disabilities Rights and ...

Let us ensure universal health coverage

Md Sazedul Islam

World Health Day is observed across the world, including in Bangladesh on April 7, in order to promote awareness among people towards the importance of good health. It is celebrated under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations. The First World Health Assembly decided to celebrate World Health ...

Women’s participation in legal practice helpful for women empowerment

Md Sazedul Islam

Legal profession pursued by women can be helpful when it comes to the issue of women's empowerment. Women's involvement into the profession can create scope to uphold the rights of women. The women with legal background can play an important role in raising awareness, and can provide better support to those females, who are victimised ...

Leprosy: Why the issue still deserves due attention

Md Sazedul Islam

World Leprosy Day (WLD) was observed in the world on January 29 to increase public awareness of leprosy and the complications surrounding it. It is an opportunity to lift up the voices of people affected by leprosy throughout the world. In Bangladesh, communities and people affected by leprosy came together to raise awareness and host ...