The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Rajshahi

Cross section of people today observed a two-hour human chain programme in the city to press home their demands including increasing fund allocation for disabled persons.

Under the banner of Action on Disability and Development (ADD) and District Badhan Protibandhi Sangstha, around 300 disabled persons including businessmen, NGO representatives, journalists and other professionals attended the human chain programme held at Shaheb Bazar.

They also submitted a memorandum containing an eight-point demand to the Deputy Commissioner.

On the occasion, speakers said the disabled people are facing disparity in the fields of education, healthcare, employment and social security.

The government should increase fund allocation in the upcoming national budget to solve the problem.

The nation could not be developed keeping disabled persons beyond the development process, they added.