Sharmin S Murshid, adviser to the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, emphasized the need to establish a compassionate and inclusive society where the elderly and women receive due respect and care. Speaking on November 25 at a program in Ikarchali Union under the national social safety net initiative, she highlighted the importance of ensuring that state resources are used effectively for public welfare. Murshid acknowledged the financial struggles of elderly allowance recipients and pledged to review the adequacy of the support. She also criticized the large-scale capital flight from the country, noting that such economic mismanagement contributes to poverty and hardship. The event was attended by local government officials including Rangpur’s Deputy Director of Local Government, Zilufa Sultana, and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rubel Rana.