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Article 29 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, along with Sustainable Development Goals 10 and 16, clearly emphasize the inclusion of persons with disabilities in political processes and their unhindered participation in democratic practices. The Constitution of Bangladesh and all democratic movements in the country were founded on the vision of building a non-discriminatory state system. However, due to complex and time-consuming processes, the benefits of policy commitments often fail to reach persons with disabilities...

Persons with disabilities continue to face systemic exclusion from mainstream development. Despite the presence of OPDs, their participation in planning and implementation remains limited. To address this gap, B-SCAN, DWS, NCDW and NGDO jointly organized a sharing meeting bringing together OPDs, government representatives, and development actors on 25 June 2025 at the Bangla Academy Auditorium. The goal was to promote inclusive practices, strengthen collaboration, and ensure that persons with disabilities are not left behind in the country’s growth and SDG...

May 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM, an award ceremony for the Safe and Accessible Sanitary Product Innovation Competition for women with disabilities was held at the Bangladesh Tourism Corporation Auditorium in Agargaon, Dhaka, on the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025. Under the theme, "Together for a #Period-Friendly World" this competition was organized by B-SCAN and supported by WaterAid Bangladesh, Kimberly-Clark, and the MHM (Menstrual Hygiene Management) Platform. The top five teams were selected, with innovAID winning first place, followed...