Published on 12:00 AM, April 05, 2017

Artworks compiled by Saima unveiled

Saima Wazed Hossain, a strong advocate for autistic children, on April 4, 2017 launches a book named “Unique Glimpses” compiling paintings of some talented autistic children that portray the country’s images. Intra-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, and a number of international and national parliamentarians were present at the book launching programme at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka. Photo: Mohammad Al-Masum Molla
Staff Correspondent

A book, containing artworks by differently-abled young artists, compiled by Saima Wazed Hossain was unveiled in the capital yesterday.

“… It is a true portrayal of what type of individuals they are. They are truly talented and great,” said Saima, an advocate for autism, at the launch of the book titled “Unique Glimpses” at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) on the sideline of the 136th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly.

She said the book is their (children with autism) vision -- the way they see Bangladesh and the world.

“I hope you will enjoy this book and it will give an image of Bangladesh, events of Bangladesh that are hard to find,” she said.

Speaker of the Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was present in the programme as the chief guest.

Praising the book, IPU President Saber Hossain Chowdhury, said it is the celebration of special talents of individuals.  

Speaking about how she developed the concept of compilation, Saima said many of the artworks were collected by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the years and used in her formal greeting cards.

If the artworks are compiled in a book, those will last forever -- a realisation motivated her to compile the works for a book, she added.

Cover artists Poshla and Dhrupad also participated in the programme. The money collected from the sale of the book will be given to the children with autism.  A number of national and international parliamentarians participated in the event.

The World Health Organization South-East Asia Region has recently designated Saima as its champion to enhance commitment and generate awareness and action to address the sufferings of children with autism as well as their parents and caregivers.

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