Chairman of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation  (PKSF) Zakir Ahmed Khan. Photo : Collected

DHAKA, April 1, 2026 (BSS) - Chairman of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation 
(PKSF) Zakir Ahmed Khan called for a strategic increase in female recruitment 
and announced new workplace safety measures to ensure an enabling environment 
for women at the institution.

"While the foundation already maintains an inclusive and secure atmosphere, a 
well-thought-out initiative would be launched to encourage talented female 
graduates to pursue careers at the PKSF," he said.

PKSF chairman said this while speaking at a meeting held at PKSF Bhaban-1 in 
the city on Tuesday, said a press release here today.

Zakir Ahmed Khan underscored that attracting high-caliber female talent 
remains a priority for the organization's future growth.

The meeting was organised by PKSF's "Complaint Receiving Committee", an 
institutional body specifically formed for female employees to address and 
prevent issues of sexual harassment or abuse.

Established in 2014 in accordance with the directives of the High Court, the 
committee serves as the foundation's primary mechanism for maintaining a 
professional and harassment-free workplace.

In his welcome remarks, PKSF Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader said that the 
institution is committed to ensuring a safe and harassment-free workplace for 
all employees, including women, across PKSF and its Partner Organizations. 

"To this end, we are regularly implementing gender policies, raising 
awareness, and putting in place effective mechanisms for addressing 
complaints," he added.

Highlighting PKSF's ongoing efforts to maintain a women-friendly and enabling 
work environment, he noted that arrangements will be made for early childhood 
education at the PKSF's daycare center. 

The center will be equipped with modern CCTV cameras, allowing employees to 
monitor their children in real time through their mobile phones while 
carrying out their official duties. 

He also mentioned that steps have been taken to provide necessary personal 
care items in women's restrooms within the PKSF Bhaban. 

At the same time, he appreciated the active role played by male employees in 
helping to maintain an enabling workplace environment at PKSF.

AQM Golam Mawla, deputy managing director of PKSF, also spoke at the meeting. 
Female employees from all levels of PKSF took part and engaged actively in 
the open discussion session in a lively atmosphere. They expressed their 
appreciation to the Management and their male colleagues for helping maintain 
a congenial work environment at PKSF.