DHAKA, Oct 16, 2019 (BSS) – Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin
Chaudhury said women are the half of world’s population and they must engage
themselves with the mainstream economy to make the development of the
inclusive economic growth effective.
She made the remarks on Tuesday while delivering speech in the session
titled ‘Speakers Dialogue on Governance: Economy and Development’ at the
141th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) conference in Serbia, said a press
release here.
“Economic empowerment of women is the reason behind the remarkable
progress in socioeconomic index and the 8% GDP growth that Bangladesh has
witnessed recently”, she said highlighting the need of bringing the women out
of the poverty circle for an overall sustainable development.
The JS Speaker also said under the prudent leadership of Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has transformed into a role model of women
empowerment along with the rapid economic growth, added the release.
She urged the IPU member states to play a strong role in ensuring gender
equality while establishing sustainable economic development.
Speakers of other IPU member countries also spoke at the dialogue session.