The International Day of the Girl Child was observed in Lalmohan upazila of Bhola on Monday with a discussion meeting and an art competition.

The programme was organized by the upazila administration and the Upazila Women Affairs Officer’s Office at the hall of Lalmohan Girls’ Secondary School in the morning. Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Sifat Bin Sadek attended the event as the chief guest.

Addressing the programme, the UNO said girl children are valuable assets to society and the country. Ensuring their quality education, safety, good health and rights is everyone’s responsibility, he added.

He stressed the need for families, educational institutions and society as a whole to work together so that girls can pursue their dreams with confidence.

The meeting was chaired by Nazmun Nahar, acting headteacher of Lalmohan Girls’ Secondary School. Upazila Women Affairs Officer Kaniz Marzia, Rural Development Officer Rima Akter, teachers, students and other concerned individuals were also present.