Manikganj: Social Welfare Secretary Dr Mohammad Abu Yousuf emphasized the role of society’s sensible and responsible behavior in empowering individuals with visual disabilities to become inclusive citizens and contributors to national development. “Our considerate and empathetic attitude can enable the visually impaired to become a productive part of the country’s human resources,” he stated during a visit to the Manikganj District Social Services Department.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the focus of Dr Yousuf’s visit was on educational and residential facilities for visually impaired students. A 10-seat hostel has been established, offering education through both general and Braille systems to support their learning and integration into society.
Dr Abu Yousuf highlighted the government’s commitment to creating a safe and humanitarian society for people with visual disabilities, aiming to ensure their participation in mainstream development. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the quality of life and opportunities available to the visually impaired.
The event was attended by notable figures including Manikganj Deputy Commissioner Dr Manwar Hossein Malla, Civil Surgeon Dr AKM Mofakkharul Islam, Deputy Director of the Department of Social Services Abdul Baten, the house parent of the Integrated Visual Disability Programme Farjana Rahman, and Additional Resource Person Niaz Morshed.