Each upazila to get support centre for specially-abled people

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Thursday that the help and service center will be set up for the specially-trained people in every upazila across the country.

"There are now 103 rehabilitation and service centers for disabled people in the country–64 at district level and 39 upazila level. Every center also has an autism section. In every upazila we're going to set up such a hub, "she said.

A ceremony marking the 28th International and the 21st National Day of Persons with Disabilities in the Mirpur-14 area of the city was attended by the Prime Minister.

At the premises of the National Foundation for the Development of Disabled Persons (Jatiyo Protibondhi Unnayan Foundation) there, she also inaugurated the newly built Jatiya Protibondhi Complex,' Subarno Bhaban.'

The theme of this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities is "The Future is Accessible."

The Prime Minister stressed the need for special training to be introduced in the country to make disabled people self-dependent.

"In many countries, special training is given to a person with disabilities so that they can move on their own. Such learning can be provided through the Jatiyo Protibondhi Unnayan Foundation. If we can take steps to some degree, in many cases he or she will not have to be dependent on others, "she said.

Sheik Hasina said her government was working towards securing the equality of people with all kinds of disabilities.  

She said the government will make arrangements in every upazila to provide training and sports facilities, as well as jobs for the specialized community.

The Prime Minister also ordered the Ministry of Social Welfare to embark on a plan to figure out their own lands for that purpose.