RAJSHAHI, Jan 24, 2019 (BSS) – Speakers at a function underscored the need
for collective efforts of all government and non-government organisations to
ensure the right to education for the children of poor and underprivileged
families.
Access and equity to education to all has become an urgent need for overall
development of the nation, they said while addressing a discussion prior to
giving education materials among 215 school students in the city today.
Ladies Organisation for Social Welfare (LOFS), an NGO, organised the
programme in association with Children Education and Awareness Programme and
Bangladesh NGO Foundation.
Deputy Director of Department of Social Service Rashedul Kabir addressed
the meeting as the chief guest with LOFS President Shahnaj Parveen in the
chair.
LOFS Panel Lawyer Shahinul Haque and Headmaster of Pinnacle Study Home
Sekendar Hossain Also spoke on the occasion.
The discussants said students’ dropouts from primary and secondary schools
could be prevented through collective efforts of all teachers, guardians and
community people.
Beside the government, rich people and financial institutions should come
forward towards providing education to the underprivileged children.
Highlighting the aspects of ensuring child-friendly atmosphere in the
society, they said all organisations concerned should come forward to protect
the legitimate rights of the underprivileged children.