Sewing training centre for women inaugurated in Rowangchhari

A sewing training centre has been inaugurated at the Wagoy Para Library building in Rowangchhari upazila of Bandarban through an initiative of the upazila unit Bashundhara Shuvosangho.

Members of the organisation expressed hope that the initiative will enhance local women’s skills, create self-employment opportunities and help them become economically self-reliant.

A total of 20 women have enrolled in the sewing training centre. 

The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Rowangchhari upazila unit Shuvosangho President Shimol Tanchangya. 

Uwei Sing Marma, coordinator of Shuvosangho Chattogram Hill Tracts region, attended as the chief guest. Special guests included Shanto Chisam, sponsorship and systems officer of World Vision Bangladesh, Bandarban ADP, and Indralal Tanchangya, village head of Wagoy Para.

In his speech, Shimol Tanchangya said the training centre would help local women acquire practical skills and achieve financial independence. 

He added that Bashundhara Shuvosangho has always played a positive role in women’s empowerment and social development.

Shuvosangho Organising Secretary Monilal Tanchangya said the inauguration marked an important milestone for the organisation and that efforts would continue to make women self-reliant through skill development programmes.

Uwei Sing Marma said, “Women’s empowerment is essential for sustainable development. Bashundhara Shuvosangho has been working tirelessly to enhance the skills of women in the Chattogram Hill Tracts, create self-employment opportunities and engage them in economic activities.” 

He hoped the training centre would open new possibilities in the lives of women and play a supportive role in building their confidence and leadership.

Shanto Chisam said that despite various challenges, women in the Chattogram Hill Tracts continue to prove their capabilities. 

He said the training centre would play an important role in enhancing their skills, building confidence and creating alternative income opportunities. 

“When women become economically self-reliant, not only a family but also the entire society benefits. Therefore, such initiatives should be expanded further,” he added.

Indralal Tanchangya said that such an initiative at the local level is highly necessary and timely. “I sincerely welcome this initiative of Bashundhara Shuvosangho and will extend my full support.”

Among others present at the event were Rowangchhari upazila unit Shuvosangho Literature and Cultural Secretary Amar Rani Tanchangya, Information and Communication Secretary Antar Tanchangya, and members Shima Rani Tanchangya, Reni Tanchangya, and Rebel Tanchangya.