Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has directed officials to take effective measures to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure essential services for them. He emphasized the importance of inclusive infrastructure, education, and healthcare facilities to build an inclusive society. The directives were issued during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on Wednesday, which focused on identifying actions to safeguard disability rights and improve services.

During the meeting, ministers highlighted challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including limited access and inadequate facilities. The Prime Minister instructed that all public and private buildings, including hospitals and restaurants, must ensure accessibility features such as suitable toilets and doorways for wheelchair users. He also ordered that planned electric buses for women include facilities for persons with disabilities and called on the Information Ministry to promote awareness programs and inclusive media content.

The meeting decided to launch the “Shishu Swarg” project in 10 upazilas across 10 districts to provide health and rehabilitation services for children with special needs. The Prime Minister also directed authorities to review the operations of disability schools and include special-needs children in the “Notun Kuri Sports” competition.