On a visit to Prayas, Dr Zubaida Rahman says every child can move forward if given the chance

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of the prime minister and vice-president of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, has called on everyone to play a responsible role so that no child or adolescent is left behind for lack of opportunity.

She made the remarks on Monday (November 9) while visiting the Prayas specialised education institution, run under the patronage of the Bangladesh Army, at Dhaka Cantonment.

Every child is valuable to the country, she said, adding that proper education, care and training can develop their latent talent and potential.

Earlier, on her arrival at the Prayas premises, Dr Zubaida Rahman was welcomed by the institution's patron and president of the Sena Paribar Kalyan Samity, Sarahnaz Kamalika Zaman, and Dhaka Prayas assistant patron Shirin Sultana.

Prayas students greeted Dr Zubaida Rahman with flowers at the time.

At the start of the visit, the institution briefed her on the specialised education, medical care, rehabilitation and skill-development activities run by Prayas branches across the country.

She later toured the institution's various activities and praised the students' progress and creativity.

She also praised Prayas's role in making children and adolescents with special needs self-reliant, bringing them into the mainstream of society and creating employment opportunities through skill-based training.

Dr Zubaida Rahman also noted that the students' success at the international Special Olympics and their achievements in information technology and creative work have brought honour to the country.

She congratulated the students, parents, teachers and all concerned, and urged everyone to play a responsible role so that no child or adolescent is left behind for lack of opportunity.

Dr Zubaida Rahman thanked the patrons, board of directors, principal, teachers and all concerned at Prayas, and wished the institution continued success.

In the final phase of the visit, she enjoyed a cultural programme performed by Prayas students. Ishrat Shams Molly, wife of the defence adviser, was present as a special guest at the programme.

Prayas officials, teachers, members at various levels and students were present during the visit, along with media representatives.