A total of 200 women in Belabo upazila of Narsingdi have received sewing machines, while tin sheets and financial assistance have been distributed among disadvantaged families as part of an initiative to improve living conditions and create employment opportunities.The distribution programme was organised by the Belabo Upazila Administration at the Upazila Parishad premises on Saturday, November 7, 2026.Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain, Member of Parliament for Narsingdi-4 and Minister for Health and Family Welfare, attended the programme as the chief guest. His wife, Sonia Begum, was present as a special guest.The event was chaired by Belabo Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Lailatul Hossain.Under the programme, 200 women received sewing machines to support income-generating activities and help them become financially independent.In addition, 56 disadvantaged families received corrugated iron sheets for house construction, along with Tk 6,000 in cash assistance each.Another 90 marginalised and vulnerable individuals received Tk 10,000 each as financial assistance.Officials and Local Leaders AttendAmong those present were Belabo Assistant Commissioner (Land) Aziz Sartaj Zayed, Officer-in-Charge of Belabo Police Station SM Amanullah, former Upazila Parishad Chairman and Upazila BNP President Ahsan Habib Biplob, and Upazila Jubo Dal President Akhtaruzzaman Akhtar.Officials from different government departments, local political leaders, public representatives, social workers, civil society representatives and local dignitaries also attended the programme.Focus on Women's Economic EmpowermentOfficials expressed hope that the initiative would help address housing difficulties among disadvantaged families, provide financial support to vulnerable people and create employment opportunities for women.The distribution of sewing machines, in particular, is expected to enable 200 women to earn from home-based activities and move towards greater economic independence.