Md. Hasibuzzaman Tipu, Staff Reporter:
‘Khulna Rupsa International Veterans Day has been celebrated with the theme of ’New Life for a Long Life'. The speakers have called on the family, society and public and private institutions to work together to ensure the health, safety, rights and dignity of the elderly.
Rupsa Upazila Administration and Social Service Office and Dalit Maheshwarpasha, Daulatpur, Khulna cooperation programs are organized.
Rupsa Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sanjida Rikata spoke as the chief guest on the occasion.
Rupsa Upazila Social Service Officer Rakibul Islam Tarafdar was present as a special guest in the event, Additional Agriculture Officer Sujit Mondal, Medical Officer of Upazila Health Complex Dr. Alamin Sheikh, Secondary Education Officer SA Anonorul Quddus, Female poison officer Farhana Ismin, Youth Development Officer Sheikh Bazlur Rahman, Assistant Programmer Imran Hossain, Acting Chairman of Ghatbhog Unitn Parishad Azizul Islam Nandu, Dalit NGO PO Manjurul Islam and retired teacher Ranjit Halder.
The speakers said that the elders are one of the holders of the knowledge, experience and traditions of society, and their long life experiences to the new generation. It also enriches the family and society, so it is important to eliminate the loneliness of the elderly, ensure the service and support of the elderly and create opportunities for their active participation in the family and society.
The speakers also said that protecting the rights and dignity of the elderly is not only the family, but also the related public and private institutions should play a spherical role.
Iti Rani Dutta, Jamila Khatun, Ganesh Nandi, Hari Das and many others were present in the event.
A rally was held on the occasion of the International Senior Day before the discussion meeting. After the work of the Women's Officer's Office, the Directorate of Maternal and Child Support Program SBBC training was held.
