June 28, 2024 - TheStatement24

Land Minister Narayon Chandra Chanda has said that socio-economic disparities related to ethnic minorities in Bangladesh have now significantly reduced.The Land Minister said this today, Friday, at a rally, discussion meeting, and cultural program organized by the ‘Uttar-Banga Adivasi Forum’ on the occasion of the historic 169th Great Santal Rebellion Day at the Engineering Institute Auditorium and premises in the capital.The Land Minister said that the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ensured the rights of ethnic minority populations in Bangladesh in the 1972 Constitution. Subsequently, Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has included the matter of ensuring the rights of ethnic minority citizens in all her national policies.The Land Minister further said...

Cox's Bazar, one of Bangladesh's prime tourist destinations, has attracted visitors since ancient times due to its natural beauty. The region, known for its longest beach, hills, waterfalls, and scenic beauty, faces numerous challenges such as gender-based violence and discrimination, early marriage, limited access to quality education, and a lack of proper training for employable skills. These issues perpetuate the cycle of poverty and inequality, primarily affecting adolescent girls and young women in the area.To address these barriers, JAAGO Foundation Trust has designed the "Shopner Sharothi - Girls' Education and Skills Partnership (GESP)" project, with funding from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and support from Generation Unlimited, UNICEF. The project em...

Day: June 28, 2024

Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) Project launched in Cox’s Bazar