Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) Vice President Dr Zubaida Rahman on Monday stressed the need for proper education, care and skills training to help children with special needs realise their potential, urging all concerned to ensure that no one is left behind for lack of opportunities.
She made the remarks during a visit to the Proyash Institute of Special Education, run under the patronage of the Bangladesh Army, at Dhaka Cantonment at noon.
“No child or adolescent in any part of Bangladesh should be deprived of a future full of possibilities. No child's life should be left in darkness,” Zubaida said.
She stressed that even children living in remote areas should not have their hopes and aspirations crushed by social barriers. “Let this be our endeavour. Let Proyash be an endeavour to help them move towards a brighter future and reach the highest point of their potential,” she said.
The ZRF vice president said Proyash is not merely an institution but an example of how proper care and support could help every child build a bright and promising future and fulfil their aspirations.
Addressing the students, she praised their hard work and perseverance, describing their achievements as extraordinary.
Upon her arrival at the Proyash premises, Zubaida was welcomed by the institution's patron and President of Sena Paribar Kalyan Samity (Army Family Welfare Association) Sarahnaz Kamolika Zaman, and Assistant Patron of Dhaka Proyash Shirin Sultana.
The students also welcomed her with flowers.
At the outset, Zubaida was briefed on the educational, medical and skills development activities carried out by Proyash branches across the country.
Later, she visited classrooms and training facilities and praised the students for their progress.
The ZRF vice president described the achievements of Proyash students in international Special Olympics competitions and various fields of information technology as a source of pride for the country.
She also thanked the institution's patron, governing body and teachers for providing skills-based training to children with special needs and creating employment opportunities for them.