26 disadvantaged women to get sewing training at madrasa in Panchagarh

Bashundhara Shuvosangho has launched a sewing training workshop in Debiganj, Panchagarh, to help underprivileged and disadvantaged women become self-reliant.

The initiative aims to create self-employment opportunities for 26 women, including impoverished and widowed women and female students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

The training workshop began at Iqra Model Madrasa in Debiganj Upazila Sadar on Saturday afternoon. Upon completion of the training, each participant will receive a sewing machine from Bashundhara Shuvosangho.

The organisers said many disadvantaged women live with financial hardship and worry about becoming a burden on their families. Others aspire to become financially independent but lack access to vocational training and the necessary equipment. The initiative has been undertaken to develop these women's skills and create opportunities for them to become self-reliant.

Training participant Mini Akter said, “This is a wonderful opportunity for me. I want to complete the training with dedication and become self-reliant.”

Another participant, Sultana Parvin Sima, said that receiving a sewing machine after learning the skills would allow them to work from home. She added that they would be able to earn their own income and contribute to their families' household expenses.

Nahid Siddik Bappi, president of Bashundhara Shuvosangho's Debiganj unit, said, “We hope this initiative will help improve not only the financial circumstances of the selected underprivileged and disadvantaged women – but also those of their families.”

Sheikh Farid, director of Iqra Model Madrasa, said initiatives like this are extremely important for helping women acquire skills and become self-reliant.