Rights of women
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In Bangladesh, women constitute half the total population and the majority of them live below poverty line. In our country, over the last few years, women have become visible as productive labour force, but they are deprived of their rights. Women generally work longer hours than men, but they are paid less than men. Undoubtedly, it is a heinous conspiracy to undervalue women's work and their contribution to society. In Bangladesh, female domestic workers are treated badly too. This under-valuation not only reduces women's bargaining power, but also deprives them of the legal rights. Thousands of girls fall victim to dowry. It is high time we recognized women as equal partners of men. Women should be made self-sufficient by providing them proper education and employment opportunities. Women have proved that they can go forward with men. In our country, the prime minister and the leader of the opposition are women. And thousands of women are engaged in many important jobs, and they are carrying out their duties very well to make a prosperous Bangladesh. In fact, the contribution of women in every sphere of our life cannot be denied. It is important to understand that men and women, with all their differences, are equal.
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