Improved safety net for the physically challenged

The government’s initiative is the beacon which others have to follow. For too long, people with mental or physical difficulties have been ignored in Bangladesh

It’s indeed uplifting to find that under the current government’s safety net programmme, around 11,042 people with special needs, received financial support. The reported amount of Tk 6.63 crore disbursed in fiscal year 2015-16, is not meager and the Department of Social Service deserves applause. 
However, the monthly amount of Tk500, given to each person with physical and mental impediments within the current socio-economic context, seems grossly insufficient. Of course, it is understandable that it’s not possible for the government to bear all the expenses and, therefore, feel that the burgeoning private sector of Bangladesh has an active role to play.  We have a large number of people who are specially able and, their potential has to be harnessed by supporting their learning, grooming plus nurturing. The government’s initiative is the beacon which others have to follow. For too long, people with mental or physical difficulties have been ignored in Bangladesh, with the section facing plenty of prejudice. 
However, many first world countries have shown that people who are differently talented can become contributing social factors, playing constructive roles in all social spheres from education to sport to media. 
Unfortunately, Bangladesh is still lagging behind in providing the proper social recognition for people who are challenged. Therefore, a lot of men and women do not get the chance to learn a skill and devote themselves into making a respected livelihood.  Providing a special monthly allowance is a noble gesture though more can be done to help a wide section of men and women become productive citizens. Naturally, finance is a big concern. Therefore, the government can look into engaging development agencies to the allowance system, making the effort truly effective in all sense. 
Lastly, the media has a role to play by taking the initiative in securing two to five employment posts for special people. Considering all aspects, the indisputable fact is that, for a society where everyone has a chance for a better life, efforts should be made not only by the government but also by all other sections. 
Still today, we do not see any concerted effort from the large business conglomerates of the country. It’s a matter of simple math that if 10 big local enterprises come with a united step, life and future of millions will become better. 
Bangladesh aspires to become a middle income state by 2020 and this status means much more than just economic growth; it indicates to a country which has advanced in economy harbouring an empathetic social outlook.   

 

Improved safety net for the physically challenged

The governments initiative is the beacon which others have to follow. For too long, people with mental or physical difficulties have been ignored in Bangladesh

Its indeed uplifting to find that under the current governments safety net programmme, around 11,042 people with special needs, received financial support. The reported amount of Tk 6.63 crore disbursed in fiscal year 2015-16, is not meager and the Department of Social Service deserves applause. However, the monthly amount of Tk500, given to each person with physical and mental impediments within the current socio-economic context, seems grossly insufficient. Of course, it is understandable that its not possible for the government to bear all the expenses and, therefore, feel that the burgeoning private sector of Bangladesh has an active role to play. We have a large number of people who are specially able and, their potential has to be harnessed by supporting their learning, grooming plus nurturing. The governments initiative is the beacon which others have to follow. For too long, people with mental or physical difficulties have been ignored in Bangladesh, with the section facing plenty of prejudice. However, many first world countries have shown that people who are differently talented can become contributing social factors, playing constructive roles in all social spheres from education to sport to media. Unfortunately, Bangladesh is still lagging behind in providing the proper social recognition for people who are challenged. Therefore, a lot of men and women do not get the chance to learn a skill and devote themselves into making a respected livelihood. Providing a special monthly allowance is a noble gesture though more can be done to help a wide section of men and women become productive citizens. Naturally, finance is a big concern. Therefore, the government can look into engaging development agencies to the allowance system, making the effort truly effective in all sense. Lastly, the media has a role to play by taking the initiative in securing two to five employment posts for special people. Considering all aspects, the indisputable fact is that, for a society where everyone has a chance for a better life, efforts should be made not only by the government but also by all other sections. Still today, we do not see any concerted effort from the large business conglomerates of the country. Its a matter of simple math that if 10 big local enterprises come with a united step, life and future of millions will become better. Bangladesh aspires to become a middle income state by 2020 and this status means much more than just economic growth; it indicates to a country which has advanced in economy harbouring an empathetic social outlook.