Khulna: Director General of the Directorate of Mass Communication Md Abdul Jalil has highlighted the significant advancements of women in the Khulna region, attributing this progress to the government's prioritization of women's development across all sectors. The Directorate is actively working to disseminate information about government development activities and promote women's empowerment at the grassroots level.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the remarks were made by Abdul Jalil during a courtyard meeting at the residence of Pradip Kumar Roy in Batiaghata Upazila. The event was organized under the 'Awareness Campaign for the Development of Children, Adolescent Girls and Women,' a project implemented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Jalil emphasized that all religions teach humanity and good conduct, and observed that the Creator has given women a special place. He remarked on the invaluable role of mothers and urged parents to ensure proper education and upbringing of their children while staying vigilant about their activities and surroundings.
He also referenced the ongoing typhoid vaccination campaign, urging the community to ensure vaccination for children aged between nine months and 15 years. He cautioned against false rumors propagated by vested interests and stressed the need for collective efforts to combat misinformation.
The meeting was attended by Khulna Divisional District Information Officer Gazi Zakir Hossain, Deputy Principal Information Officer of the Regional Information Office A S M Kabir, Deputy Director of the District Information Office Md Ibrahim-al-Mamun, teachers Prabash Chandra Gain and Niranjan Kumar Roy, Assistant Teacher Nomita Rani Mondol, and host Pradip Kumar Roy. Local women also participated in the event, which was arranged by the District Information Office.
Later, the Director General visited the Khulna Divisional District Information Office, where he exchanged views with officials and employees. In the afternoon, he inspected the proposed site of the Modern Information Complex at Noornagar in Khulna.