Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government is pursuing clear policies and action plans to ensure education, safety, dignity and a brighter future for girls, pledging that no girl’s aspirations will be limited by poverty, insecurity or discrimination.
“The incumbent government is committed to ensuring that no girl’s dreams are cut short by economic constraints, insecurity or discrimination,” he said in a message issued on the occasion of National Girl Child Day 2026, to be observed on Tuesday.
The theme of this year’s observance is “No More Child Marriage, Girls Will Conquer the World.”
The Prime Minister said every girl should have equal opportunities to realise her full potential through education, skills and self-confidence. He described ensuring a safe environment where girls can grow up and pursue their aspirations freely as a responsibility of the state.
Recalling former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia’s contribution to girls’ education, Tarique Rahman said she had introduced free education for girls up to Class XII. Building on that initiative, the present government had expanded free education opportunities for women up to the postgraduate level, he added.
He said women’s political and economic empowerment was closely linked to creating a safe and supportive environment for girls.
As part of its efforts to strengthen women’s economic empowerment, the government is issuing Family Cards in the names of female heads of households. Initiatives have also been taken to improve education, healthcare, nutrition and social protection for girls and women, he said.
Tarique Rahman stressed that every girl should be able to move freely, learn, speak and express her views without fear.
“Families, society, educational institutions and the state must work together to protect girls’ safety, dignity and rights in both physical and digital spaces,” he said.
Emphasising education, affection, rights and equal opportunities, the Prime Minister said these were essential to building a healthy, educated and developed society.
“We want the birth of a girl child to be a blessing for the family,” he said, adding that the government was working to build a society where no girl’s education would be interrupted and every girl could progress according to her choices and abilities.
He called for stronger collective efforts to prevent child marriage and all forms of discrimination and to ensure a safe, equal and promising future for every girl.
The Prime Minister also extended his greetings and congratulations to all girls, their guardians and the people of the country on the occasion of National Girl Child Day.
