The Awami League government is working for the overall welfare of the people by developing their socio-economic conditions, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Saturday.
"Sewing machines are being distributed for self-employment of women. This programme will help women become self-reliant," he said, reported UNB.
The Minister said while addressing the distribution program of "Sewing Machines" among 200 marginalized families of Ward No. 5 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha at Sabuj Bagh Buddhist Temple in Dhaka.
He said the distribution of sewing machines would benefit many families and improve their economic conditions.
"They will be given the necessary training. And direct sales of manufactured goods will be arranged. Through this initiative, the local people will be supported to make them self-reliant and improve their quality of life," he said.
Dhaka South City Corporation Ward 5 Commissioner Lion Chittaranjan Das and local philanthropists and other local dignitaries were present on the occasion.
