NATORE, Dec 3, 2024 (BSS) - The 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the 26th National Day of Persons with Disabilities was observed in the district today in a befitting manner.
 
This year's theme of the day is "Inclusive Sustainable Development: People with Disabilities Will Move Forward with Developed Leadership."

Marking the day, a rally was brought out from Rani Bhabani Rajbari premises in the district town in the morning that ended at the same venue, parading important city streets.
 
After the rally, a discussion was held on the premises of Rani Bhabani Rajbari with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Asma Shaheen in the chair.
 
Speakers said that Bangladesh is moving towards the destination of a prosperous future by removing all obstacles and achieving the goal of inclusive sustainable development, and the government is working towards this goal.
 
Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Maksudur Rahman, Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) Md. Shariful Islam, Natore Sadar Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Mahbubur Rahman, Executive Director of Non-Governmental Organization 'Alo' Shamima Laiju Nila, and District Disability Affairs Officer Bhakta Prasad Das, among others, spoke on the occasion.