20 women get sewing training in Panchagarh town

Twenty disadvantaged women are receiving sewing training in Panchagarh under an initiative by Bashundhara Shuvosangho aimed at helping marginalised women become financially independent.

The training programme has begun at Anirban Bidyaniketan in Panchagarh town, bringing together women from disadvantaged backgrounds, widows and students from poor families in Panchagarh Sadar upazila.

The initiative aims to equip participants with practical sewing skills so they can earn an income and contribute to their families’ financial well-being.

Among the trainees, Shirin Akter hopes to use her newly acquired skills to support her family and reduce her dependence on others. Another participant, Rozina Akter, also plans to earn through sewing after completing the training and help her family overcome financial difficulties.

Organisers said each participant would receive a sewing machine from Bashundhara Shuvosangho after completing the training, enabling them to start working and earn from home.

Suman Islam, president of Bashundhara Shuvosangho’s Panchagarh chapter, said the initiative was designed to create opportunities for self-employment.