“The mother plays the central role in the development of the family which subsequently accelerates the development of the country,” said Principal Hamidul Haque Chowdhory, Chairman of Ukhiya Upazila.
He made the observation while speaking at a World Mother’s Day celebration programme as the chief guest at Ukhiya Upazila hall room on Tuesday.
The Upazila Women Affairs office and the Emergency Food Security Program (EFSP) of World Vision jointly organised the programme.
“By celebrating the day, we remind everyone of the unconditional love mothers show and the sacrifice they make for their children,” said Shirin Islam, Upazila Women Affairs Officer of Ukhiya Upazila in her welcome remarks in the programme.
In the program, special guests were Al Mahmud, Upazila Social Services Officer, Gulsan Ara Akter, Upazila Education Officer, and Ayub Ali, Youth Development Officer. World Vision officials and mothers from different areas of Ukhiya Upazila were also present.
Taj Uddin Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner Land in Ukhiya Upazilla, presided over the programme.
“Mothers can take their children to the destinations that they dream of,” he said.
