International Day of Girl Child observedDevelopment partners have sought more opportunities for girls, to empower them, so that they can reach their full potentials. The achievement in girls' secondary education has started to transform the social fabric, and is providing girls with greater opportunities. 30.7 percent of girls (aged 15-19) own mobile phones,” the joint statement noted. In education, according to the joint statement, there are fewer girls, compared to boys, in the higher secondary, post-secondary, and tertiary level. Violence against girls still poses significant challenges for Bangladesh, and it has increased alarmingly in recent times, reads the joint statement.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 11, 2019 15:11 UTC