Speakers On Rokeya Day
Ensure 30pc women leadership in all parties
Speakers at a meeting held here yesterday marking Begum Rokeya Day sought official steps to implement Articles 27 and 28 of Bangladesh Constitution in all spheres of life to bring an end to gender discrimination.
Held at Rangpur Zila Parisad auditorium, the Women's Convention-2007 was organized by Rangpur Dinajpur Rural Service (RDRS).
They demanded of the government for establishment of a women's university at Payeraband.
They urged the government to take steps to ensure participation of women candidates in all reserved seats in national elections. They also suggested for 30 percent women's participation in all committees of political parties.
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