RAJSHAHI, Dec 9, 2018 (BSS) – Officials and experts here called for
ensuring adolescent friendly atmosphere in the society so that the
adolescents can avail the scopes of flourishing their latent talents
properly.
They opined that the adolescents need care, affection and need-based
health related knowledge including the reproductive health for their proper
physical and mental grooming.
They made the observation while addressing a post-rally discussion to
mark the celebration of ‘Koisorer Joygan Programme’ at Shishu Academy
premises in Rajshahi Saturday.
Rajshahi Centre of Bangladesh Betar organized the programme on the
occasion of observing Multi-sectoral media programme to flourish the
prospects of juvenile boys and girls.
Commissioner of Rajshahi division Nur-Ur-Rahman addressed the discussion
as chief guest with Regional Director of Bangladesh Betar Hassan Akhter in
the chair.
UNICEF Child Protection Officer Jeshmin Hossain, Divisional Head
Nazibullah Hameem and Programme Officers Dewan Abul Bashar and Navisha Kabir
also spoke.
Nur-Ur-Rahman said the adolescent age from 13 to 19 is very important
for the boys and girls as they feel physical and mental change during this
period.
He added that ensuring youth-friendly healthcare services to the teens
are essential for enriching their knowledge about reproductive health.
He mentioned that creating awareness about the bad effects of child
marriage is noticeable.