Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury said on Wednesday women empowerment is now visible in all sectors in Bangladesh because of the steps taken under the leadership of Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina, reports BSS.
"Sheikh Hasina has paved the way for women to get elected at the grassroots level through direct voting creating favourable environment for women empowerment," she said when Indian High Commissioner Riva Ganguly Das called on her at the parliament office here.
Noting that Bangladesh is now a role model of development in the world, Shirin Sharmin said under the leadership of the PM, the country has got recognition for graduating to the developing country status from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Development has taken place not only in the cities, but also in the rural areas due to the economic dynamism, she added.
Terming Bangladesh as India's one of the most important friendly countries, Ganguly said cooperation will continue between the two neighboring nations over the issues of mutual interests.
Enhancement of regional communication will bring economic prosperity in all countries in this region, she added.
Ganguly lauded PM Sheikh Hasina's virtue of loving the countrymen and her leadership quality.
She congratulated Shirin Sharmin for being elected as JS Speaker for the third consecutive term.
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