Bangladesh, Oct. 16 -- Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Thursday said the government was taking active initiatives to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities, urging society to recognise them as assets rather than burdens.
"The government is actively working to improve their quality of life," he said at an event marking World White Cane Safety Day 2026 in Mirpur, Dhaka.
Zahid said supporting marginalised groups was the state's responsibility and the present government was working in a coordinated manner to fulfil that obligation.
He stressed the need for greater social awareness, saying persons with disabilities still did not receive the respect and empathy they deserved...