Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized the emergence of a women’s renaissance in Bangladesh, highlighting their successful participation across various sectors. Addressing the nominees for the women’s reserved seats in the parliament, she noted the significant applications from 1553 women for 48 reserved seats, showcasing a positive trend in women’s development.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the difficulty in selecting 48 women from the numerous aspirants, underlining the need to appreciate the progress made by women in Bangladesh. She encouraged aspirants not to feel disheartened if not selected and urged them to work for the country with a maternal affection, considering Bangladesh as their mother and its people as close ones.
Sheikh Hasina, also the President of the Awami League, urged aspirants to create opportunities for themselves rather than relying solely on nominations. She emphasized the importance of leadership aspirations and advised working at the grassroots to gain the confidence and trust of the people.
Expressing optimism about the future, Sheikh Hasina believed that women would secure more positions through direct votes, especially with their strong leadership skills. She mentioned the importance of not imposing barriers on women and highlighted their significant role, constituting half of the total population.
Referring to the initiatives following the footsteps of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, she mentioned the reserved seats for women in local government elections. The Prime Minister outlined her government’s measures to empower women, including appointments in various positions and the introduction of quotas in different sectors, ensuring equal rights for women in society.
