The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Speakers at a meeting here yesterday urged political parties to declare their action plans in their election manifestos to protect the rights of the street children.

The speakers were addressing the meeting on 'Demand political commitment for safe shelter and well-protection of street children' at the Jatiya Press Club here.

Incidin Bangladesh, a non-government organisation, organised the meeting while AK Mustak Ali presented the keynote paper.

Information and Research Secretary of Awami League Nurul Alam Lelin, Central leader of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) Ruhin Hossain Prince, Central leader of Workers Party Hajera Sultana and Advocacy Chief of the Incidin Bangladesh Nasimul Ahsan took part in the discussion on the keynote paper.

Nurul Alam Lelin said the rate of ultra poor people of the country would be cut 25 per cent from 45 percent by 2021, if his party comes in power.

Referring to 2,122 calories need for each people to lead healthy life, he said his party would take necessary steps to meet the demand of the calories, if they come in power. The speakers stressed the need for clear political commitment for ensuring secure life of street children.