BD sets unique example in women empowerment: Speaker

As the government is implementing time-befitting policies on ensuring the rights of women and promoting their empowerment, the country has set a unique example in women empowerment in the globe.

This was stated by Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury during a meeting with the members of a delegation of the New York City State senators in the city, reports BSS.

The five-member delegation, led by Senator Luis Sepulveda, made a courtesy call on the Speaker at her parliament office, said a press release.

"The present government is working relentlessly in formulating and implementing many pragmatic policies to empower women. Different types of allowances are being provided for the empowerment of women under the Social Safety Net programme," the speaker said.

Women are discharging their duties efficiently in various important positions of the government, she noted.

She also mentioned that development of grassroots women is visible now-a-days.

Other members of the delegation including Senators John Liu, James Skoufis, Leroy Comrie and Kevin Parker and officials concerned of the Parliament Secretariat, were present during the meeting.