Siena:Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts by the government, families, and society to ensure the safety and education of girls, eradicate child marriage, and create opportunities for them to reach their full potential during a program at Bangladesh Shishu Academy.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the president highlighted that child marriage ends childhood, disrupts education, and wastes potential. He called for prompt investigations, effective trials, and strict enforcement of laws against violence, rape, and sexual harassment of women and children.
President Fakhrul urged families to familiarize themselves with national helplines for emergencies and highlighted the fundamental right to education for girls, stating their safety is a collective responsibility. He encouraged a change in perception, recognizing girls as assets and future leaders.
He warned of the consequences of child marriage, such as early motherhood and health risks, and called for well-planned investment in girls' welfare. He insisted on equal importance for boys' and girls' aspirations and emphasized accessible healthcare services.
Addressing poverty as a cause of child marriage, he stressed the need for economic empowerment of families, access to free education, and social protection benefits to keep girls in school. He highlighted historical initiatives for women's empowerment and the current government's efforts in promoting girls' education and safety.
President Fakhrul celebrated the achievements of Bangladeshi women in various fields and urged society to support girls' aspirations. He called for a Bangladesh where girls can grow up safely, pursue education, and become self-reliant, asserting, "Girls will conquer the world." He encouraged a united effort for a bright future for all girls.