প্রকাশ: 02/04/2022
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday put emphasis on
brining all children with special needs including those suffering from
autism into the mainstream of the society giving them opportunity flourish
their hidden talents.
“I believe we will be able to incorporate persons with
autism syndrome in the mainstream of the national life with the united efforts
of all and our (government's) diversified efforts,” she said.
She said this while addressing the 15th World Autism
Awareness Day 2022 at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC)
organised by the Social Welfare Ministry.
She joined the programme virtually from her official
residence Ganobhaban.
The theme of this year's day is: ‘Make such a world: explore
the talents of people with autism.'
The prime minister said that children with autism syndrome
have various types of hidden talents.
“That talents have to be flourished through giving them
opportunities,” she said.
She urged all to take steps to help the special children so
that they could flourish their hidden talents and contribute in the society.
Regarding the demand of providing accommodation with
training facilities for the persons with autism after demise their parents
and guardians, Sheikh Hasina said that the government will do that.
“Initially we will arrange accommodation with training
facilities in the divisional headquarters while gradually in all districts
through Neuro-Developmental Disability Protection Trust,” she said.
She asked the Social Welfare Minister to take a project for
this purpose.
Hasina asked the affluent section of the people to come
forward for supplementing the government’s effort.
“You have earned a lot, if you spend some of your money for
this purpose it will be beneficial for the country,” she said.
She said that the government is taking the country
forward and that means all sections of the society will get its benefits.
“All will get beautiful and developed life, we are running
the state to this end,” she said.
The Prime Minister again urged all to remain safe from
coronavirus as many places around the world are witnessing surge in infections.
Social Welfare Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed, State Minister Md.
AshrafAli Khan Khasru and secretary Mahfuza Akhter spoke at the programme.
Special child Isaba Hafiz Sushmi, on behalf of all special
children with Autism syndrome, also spoke at the function.
Later, the prime minister witnessed a colourful cultural
function performed by physically challenged children.
Earlier, Social Welfare Minister Nuruzzaman Ahmed, on behalf
of the prime minister, distributed awards among successful children with autism
and individuals and organisations working for the development of such children.
A documentary on Autism screened at the programme.
Sheikh Hasina also inaugurated Bolte Chai Apps and Smart
Autism Barta Apps.
In 2007, the United Nations declared April 2 as the World
Autism Awareness Day, aiming to improve the quality of life of those with
autism. In Bangladesh, different programmes have been tasken to mark the day.
Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests
during early childhood, irrespective of gender, race or socio-economic status.
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