President Abdul Hamid yesterday urged all to work together to make the world safe for children and help their inner potential flourish, irrespective of religion, caste and financial condition. 

"Create a safe atmosphere for children with care, affection and love," he said while addressing the award distribution ceremony of "National Children Award Competition 2020 and 2021" at Osmani Smrity Auditorium in the capital. 

The head of state added, "Every child has a personality… Let them create an opportunity to express it in a proper manner."

He called upon the government, different organisations, educational institutions and family members, including parents, to inspire the children for making contributions to building a "Sonar Bangla", envisioned by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 

Describing children as the future leaders of the nation, the president said they would bear the country's responsibility in days to come, and due to this, children must be brought up to be good citizens. 

State Minister of Women and Children Affairs Fazilatunnesa Nesa Indira presided over the function. Chairman of Bangladesh Shishu Academy Lucky Enam and Secretary of Ministry of Women and Children Md Hasanuzzaman Kallol, among others, spoke on the occasion.