Rights of Harijan community stressed

Concerted efforts of all the government and non-government organizations concerned can be the best ways of ensuring legitimate rights of the Harijan community.

People of the community are integral parts of the society and their contribution to the society is undeniable so their rights should be protected properly.

Development activists and religious leaders came up with the observation while addressing an advocacy meeting with religious representatives at SK Food Restaurant in the city on Thursday.

The Lady’s Organization for Social Welfare (LOFS) hosted the meeting with the slogan of ‘Dharma Jar Jar Desh Sobar’ in association with The Asia Foundation under its advocacy project for helping establish rights of the Harijan community. Editor of Daily Sonar Desh Akbarul Hassan Millat, Paba Upazila Vice-chairman Wazed Ali Khan and Chief Community Development Officer of Rajshahi City Corporation Azizur Rahman addressed the meeting.