Syed Atik: White Cane Safety Day 2026 was observed at the initiative of the Centre for Service Promotion of Disabled (CSPD) at the auditorium of Renaissance Lower Secondary School in Tongi on Wednesday afternoon, November 11.
The programme was chaired by Rabeya Khatun and moderated by CSPD Executive Director Advocate Al Amin.Dr Masud Rana attended the event as the chief guest.
Special guests included cultural personality and social worker Shekanul Islam Shahi, development worker MA B Siddique Bakar, banker Md Shahidul Islam, education entrepreneur MA Malek and singer Kawsar Kabir, among others. Sajjadul Islam Saju delivered the welcome address.
Participants with disabilities shared their experiences and views on the challenges they face in education, healthcare, employment and social security, as well as possible ways to overcome them.
The speakers expressed hope that CSPD would take necessary initiatives in light of the opinions and recommendations raised at the event, with support from social organisations and individuals.
Following the discussion, white canes were distributed among visually impaired people.
The programme also featured musical performances by child artiste Yashfika Amin Orish and other visually impaired artistes, conducted by Md Rahat.