Neuro-Developmental Disability Protection Trust

Neuro-Developmental Disability Protection Trust
Formation2013
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
Websitenddtrust.gov.bd

The Neuro-Developmental Disability Protection Trust (Bengali:নিউরো-ডেভেলপমেন্টাল প্রতিবন্ধী সুরক্ষা ট্রাস্ট) is a Bangladesh government owned and operated trust providing welfare to those with autism and neurodevelopmental problems.[1][2] The trust falls under the Ministry of Social Welfare.[3]

History

The Neuro-Developmental Disability Protection Trust was established in 2013 by the government of Bangladesh to provide services and benefits to those with autism and neurodevelopmental problems.[1] The trust is responsible for protecting the rights and quality of life of people with disabilities.[4] It was created after Bangladesh signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2006.[1] The parliament of Bangladesh passed the Neuro-developmental Disabled Persons Protection and Trust Act, 2013 to establish the trust.[5] Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stated that "The Neuro Developmental Disability Protection Act, 2013" and "The Persons with Disability Rights and Protection Trust Act, 2013" were enacted to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities in Bangladesh.[6] The creation of the trust was supported by Saima Wazed Hossain, daughter of Sheikh Hasina.[7]

The Trust started functioning in 2014.[8] In 2019, its budget was increased to 275 million BDT from 105 million BDT.[9] Md. Golam Rabbani was chairperson of the trust.[8] In 2023, the trust created the first inclusive national curriculum for children with disabilities.[10] The trust was allocated 397 million BDT by the government for the 2025 fiscal year, representing a 40 million BDT increase from the previous year.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c "নিউরো-ডেভেলপমেন্টাল প্রতিবন্ধী সুরক্ষা ট্রাস্ট". nddtrust.gov.bd. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  2. ^ "Disability-inclusive National Budget 2023-24". The Daily Star. 2023-01-22. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  3. ^ "Study reveals awareness, training, and social accountability are essential for increased inclusion of persons with Down syndrome in the society". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  4. ^ Khondkar, Laila (2022-04-02). "Creating an autism-friendly society". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  5. ^ Pervin, Mst Maleka (2016-04-05). "Autism: The role of the family". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  6. ^ "All physically challenged to get allowances from next budget: PM". The Daily Star. BSS. 2019-04-02. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  7. ^ "Saima becomes WHO champion for autism". Prothom Alo. 2017-04-01. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  8. ^ a b Chandan, Md Shahnawaz Khan (2021-03-21). "People with Down Syndrome: Hardly any protection, inclusion". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  9. ^ Dio, Asim (2018-06-27). "Ensuring inclusion of persons with disabilities". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  10. ^ "Maiden curriculum for special children drafted". New Age. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  11. ^ "FY25 budget to bolster support for people with disabilities". The Business Standard. 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
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