Rangpur:High officials and experts at a reception ceremony emphasized that daughters are not burdens to their families but can bring honor to society and the nation if given proper care and opportunities.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the remarks were made at an event titled 'Reception for Newborn Girls and a Friendly Football Match for Adolescent Girls' held at Palichara Stadium in Sadyapuskorini Union under Rangpur Sadar upazila.
The event was organized by Paribarik Aay Unnayan Mahila Sangstha (FIDA), a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit voluntary organization, as part of its 'SWOCCHAR' project with support from Save the Children in Bangladesh. Five newborn girls and their mothers were honored with special receptions and gifts, and fruit and forest tree saplings were distributed among the mothers to symbolize future savings for their daughters and a commitment to environmental protection.
Md Abu Jafar, Rangpur divisional director (joint secretary) of the Local Government Division, served as the chief guest, while FIDA Executive Director Firoza Begum chaired the programme. Several special guests, including Mst Zilufa Sultana, Md Lokman Hossain, ZFM Firoz Pasha, Harunur Rashid, and SM Ainul Islam, also attended.
In his speech, the chief guest highlighted the importance of supporting girls' healthy development, participation in sports, and the upholding of their fundamental rights from early childhood to help them grow into capable citizens who can contribute to the nation. The event concluded with the distribution of crests to the newborn girls and their mothers, followed by a friendly football match for adolescent girls on the stadium grounds.