Every girl, woman deserve to feel empowered: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said every girl and woman in Bangladesh deserves to feel empowered and supported by those around them, reports UNB.
He made the remarks in a post on his verified Facebook account in observance of International Women's Day.
"Young girls and women across Bangladesh deserve to feel empowered and supported by those around them. Every woman must enjoy the same dignity, security, and opportunity as any man," the BNP leader said.
He mentioned that the three most important people in his life are his mother, wife and daughter-- three remarkable women.
The BNP leader also shared photos of his mother and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and his daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman.
"I have always wanted every opportunity, success and happiness for them. I am sure many of you reading this can relate to the same feeling," the post reads.
Meanwhile, Tarique Rahman on Saturday spoke with the mother of the minor girl who was raped in Magura and is currently receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
He assured the victim's family that the BNP would stand by them in their pursuit of justice for the crime committed against the eight-year-old girl.
The BNP leader spoke over the phone with the mother of the rape victim, who is now on life support, as a BNP delegation visited her at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
The girl was allegedly raped while visiting her sister's house in Nijnanduali village, Magura, on Thursday afternoon.
The BNP delegation, led by party standing committee member Selima Rahman, visited the DMCH and consoled the victim's family members.