Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Monday called for concerted efforts by families, communities and relevant stakeholders to protect adolescent girls' reproductive health, ensure continuity of their education and prevent child marriage.

Speaking as the chief guest at a workshop titled "Reproductive Health and Adolescent Girls' Health Protection and Prevention of Child Marriage" at the Patharghata Upazila Parishad auditorium in Barguna, he stressed the need for greater awareness and access to healthcare services.

Moni said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken various initiatives to make women economically self-reliant and empower them.

Through the Family Card programme, the government is working to strengthen women econ...