Reception for dowry-free marriage in Gaibandha

Over 500 dowry-free marriages were held in different areas of Sadar upazila following two-year campaign jointly launched by international donor agency, Oxfam and local NGO, Gano Unnayan Kendro (GUK). The drive was launched against repression on women, early marriage and dowry, according to GUK Chief Executive M Abdus Salam. Rally, procession, discussion, drama and folk songs were included in the campaign.

Held at Shawdhinata Prangon, the reception ceremony was formally inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Gaibandha.

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A crest was handed over to each couple on behalf of GUK.

While addressing the welcome address, Anjum Naheed Chowdhury termed the incident as a social revolution against dowry.

Earlier, on board horse carts, newly married couples were moved around the town. A large number of women, NGO workers, students and people from all walks of life participated chanting slogans against repression on women. The colourful event was followed by a rally.

Poor guardians heaved a sigh of relief following the dowry-free marriages.