FE Report
Thirteen women, a man and an organisation have received the 'Inspiring Women Award 2018' for their outstanding contributions to their respective fields as well as to the society.
Besides, thirteen other women and one organisation have also been honoured in recognition of their various contributions.
Prime Minister's International Affairs Adviser Dr Gowher Rizvi handed over the awards as the chief guest at a programme held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital on Saturday.
Women in Leadership, Bangladesh Brand Forum in association with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy jointly organised the three-day festival styled WIL FEST with the theme of Owning and Visibility to mark the International Women's Day.
Saturday's gala ceremony started with flamboyant and colorful cultural show.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Gowher Rizvi said Women must continue their fight to ensure their rights and play leading roles in their respective fields.
Women are still facing many odds and challenges and they need to overcome those through relentless endeavours throughout their life, he said.
A large number of women of the society are still deprived of their fair shares, the PM's adviser said, adding that the key challenges are to ensure the equitable rights of the disadvantaged and downtrodden women in the society.
Some 219 nominations were received for the section of the Inspiring Women Award 2018.
Syed Alamgir, managing director of ACI Consumers' brand, Nazia Andaleeb Preema, president of WIL, spoke, among others, at the ceremony.
Two jury sessions consisting of prudent jurors were earlier held to evaluate the nominations based on set criteria in respective categories.
Dr Anisuzzaman, professor emeritus of Dhaka University, inaugurated the ceremony which focused on women empowerment and their current personal, social, and family impediments.
Masthead PR was the PR Partner on the occasion.
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