Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) Vice President Dr Zubaida Rahman on Monday underscored the importance of education, proper care and skills training in helping children with special needs realise their potential, urging society to ensure that no child is left behind due to a lack of opportunities.
She made the remarks during a visit to Proyash Institute of Special Education, run under the patronage of the Bangladesh Army, at Dhaka Cantonment around 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 children in remote areas should also have the opportunity to pursue their hopes and aspirations without being held back 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.
Describing Proyash as more than just an educational institution, she said it demonstrated how proper care and support could help children build promising futures and fulfil their aspirations.
Addressing the students, Zubaida praised their hard work and perseverance, describing their achievements as extraordinary.
She was welcomed on arrival by Proyash patron and Sena Paribar Kalyan Samity (Army Family Welfare Association) President Sarahnaz Kamolika Zaman, and Assistant Patron Shirin Sultana. Students also greeted her with flowers.
Zubaida was briefed on the educational, medical and skills development activities of Proyash branches across the country.
She later visited classrooms and training facilities, where she praised the students' progress.
The ZRF vice president said Proyash students' achievements in international Special Olympics competitions and information technology were a source of pride for the country.
She also thanked the institution's patron, governing body and teachers for providing skills-based training and creating employment opportunities for children with special needs.
