Christian Service Society CSS , a non-governmental organisation NGO , has provided 23 sex workers with jobs to encourage them to return to normal life. The NGO has brought the sex workers under an eight-month training on matters relating to technical education and gave them certificates on completion of the training at a rehabilitation centre at Sonadanga in the city.
Mark Munshi, chief executive of CSS, told this correspondent last week that about eight months ago he invited sex workers at different brothels in Khulna city and district to join the programme if they want to discard the hateful profession. Twenty-three sex workers from different brothels quickly responded to the move, Munshi added. These women, who have started a new life, have been provided with jobs and given Tk 1,30, each for purchasing land and construction of their houses, the CSS chief executive said.
He further said the women won't be able to withdraw any amount from Tk 1,30, before one year as it has been deposited in fixed accounts opened in a bank against their names. Skip to main content. Staff Correspondent, Khulna. Click here to download it for your device. The Daily Star Breaking news alert on your phone.
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