Every child has the right to formal education and access to lifelong learning, said speakers at a discussion on ‘Child Rights and Girls’ Education’, organised by Canadian University of Bangladesh on its Banani campus on January 14, says a press release.

If girls are denied their right to education, they are also denied the chance to develop skills that will help them take charge in their homes and careers, and above all, their countries, the speakers said. The government is very keen to invest more in girls’ education and has become successful in this field, they said. However, still many girls are forced to leave school while others never have the opportunity to go to school, they added.

Chief guest Jebunnesa Afroz, a member of parliament from Barisal, and guest speaker M Rafiqul Islam, chief of party, Second Chance Education, Save the Children, enlightened the students through an interactive and enjoyable educational experience. William H Derrenger, Dean, School of Business of the University, spoke as a special guest. The programme was conducted by SM Arifuzzaman, Associate Professor, School of Business. Vice Chancellor Mohammad Mahfuzul Islam presided over the programme, while registrar M Asaduzzaman Subhani delivered the welcome speech.