Patharghata:Jatiya Sangsad Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni has emphasized the need for collective efforts by families, society, and related parties to safeguard the reproductive health of adolescent girls, ensure their continued education, and prevent child marriage.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Chief Whip Moni highlighted the importance of initiatives such as strengthening women's economic status through the Family Card, expanding educational opportunities for girls, and providing stipends. He stressed creating an environment where girls can develop leadership skills through education and noted the various initiatives by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman aimed at making women economically self-reliant and empowered.
Moni made these remarks during a workshop on 'Reproductive Health and Protection of Adolescent Girls' Health and Prevention of Child Marriage,' where he served as the chief guest. The event took place at the Patharghata Upazila Parishad auditorium.
He underscored the importance of awareness about reproductive health, access to healthcare services, and the emphasis on education as essential factors for the healthy development and secure future of adolescent girls. Moni also stressed the necessity for families and society to be aware of the detrimental effects of child marriage.
In addition to these points, Moni reiterated his strong opposition to drugs, extortion, land grabbing, and terrorism in Patharghata.
The workshop was organized by the Bangladesh National Parliament Secretariat's Strengthening Parliament's Capacity in Integration of Population and Development Issues (SPCPD) project, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Patharghata Upazila Administration. Rafiqul Islam Jamal, MP, attended as the special guest, with Director General of the B and IT Wing of the Bangladesh National Parliament Secretariat A N M Khalilur Rahman presiding over the event.