National Girl Child Day celebrated in Mirsarai, Call for prevention of child marriage and establishment of girl child rights.

M Oliullah Nizami,Chattogram District Correspondent. With the theme "No more child marriage, girls will conquer the world" National Girl Child Day-2026 was celebrated in Mirsarai, Chattogram. On the occasion of the day, a rally, discussion meeting, painting competition and distribution of prizes among the winners were organized. On Monday (October 12) morning, these programs were organized at Mirsarai Girls High School on the initiative of the Upazila Administration and Upazila Women's Affairs Office and with the cooperation of SOS Children's Village Chattogram. Mirsarai Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Somaiya Akhter was present at the event. In addition, local political personalities, various professionals and people of various classes and professions participated in the event. In the program organized on the occasion of the day, the importance of establishing the rights of the girl child, preventing child marriage, ensuring educational opportunities and increasing the participation of girls in every sphere of society was highlighted. Emphasis was also placed on the safe upbringing of the girl child, development of their talent and building them as confident citizens. The day's program started with a rally from the school premises in the morning. Later, in the discussion meeting held, emphasis was given on creating awareness about ensuring education, health, safety and rights of the girl child. Speakers said, girl children are an important part of family and society. If they are ensured proper education, care and development opportunities, they will be able to play an important role in the development and progress of the country in the future. Mentioning child marriage as one of the obstacles to the normal development, education and realization of potential of the girl child, everyone in the family and society was called upon to be aware of this matter. Besides, the need to eliminate discrimination against girls and create a suitable environment for developing their talent and merit was highlighted. As part of the program, a painting competition was organized with students. The participating students highlighted various aspects of girl child rights, dreams and possibilities through their creativity. Later, prizes were distributed among the winners of the competition. According to the organizers, it is urgent to raise public awareness to protect the rights of the girl child, prevent child marriage and ensure education and empowerment of girls. Such events will play a role in increasing the self-confidence of girl children as well as making them aware of their rights. The program of National Girl Child Day-2026 was completed with the determination to build a discrimination-free and safe society for the girl child and to pave the way for fulfilling their dreams.