Dhaka, Sept. 26 -- Persons with disabilities need recognition, skills, and opportunities to break free from poverty and inequality, speakers said on Thursday.

The observation came at a workshop on lessons learned from the "Enhance Capacity and Reduce Poverty of Persons with Disabilities to Reduce Inequality (CPDRI)", held at the Women's Voluntary Association auditorium in the capital.

Chief Guest Md. Saidur Rahman Khan, Director General (Additional Secretary) of the Department of Social Services, underscored that reducing inequality against disabled persons requires enhancing capacity and honoring them as equal human beings. "They face challenges in different areas, but inclusive training and community involvement are vital to building ...