BSS, Dhaka
Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury on Saturday said that besides socio-economic empowerment of women, concerted efforts are needed to ensure their health and well-being.
She was speaking as the chief guest a week-long online event organized by ‘Travelettes of Bangladesh-Bhramanakanya’ on the occasion of ‘Mental Health Awareness Week’, said a release.
“The ‘Travelettes of Bangladesh-Bhramanakanya’ has been working in various ways to ensure women’s empowerment in Bangladesh since 2016. This non-profit organization started working for the empowerment of numerous talented women-mothers-sisters scattered in the remote areas of Bangladesh,” she said.
The Speaker said, “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has taken many timely initiatives, including installation of toilets for female students in educational institutions in remote areas… The government is working tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of women.”
Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury said that women’s reproductive health is a very important fundamental issue.
“With the importance of women’s health, Bhramanakanya has so far conducted awareness programs like women’s empowerment, women’s rights among about 52,000 students of 102 institutions across Bangladesh, which is highly commendable. As a result of this initiative, women have gained health protection knowledge as well as increased their self-confidence and self-reliance,” she added.
Hosted by Dr. Sakia Haque and Dr. Manasi Saha, the virtual event in the capital Dhaka was attended by Chou Yuji from Malaysia, Dr. Abre Azumah from the United States, Dr. Opiemi Ademi from Nigeria, Iris Jolantima, Namita Krul from India and Nokuzola Wande from South Africa.
