A source of inspiration for women
Repeated successes of our sisters Nishat and Wasfia, who conquered the highest peak of the Everest, has made us proud. Wasfia, the second female Everest conqueror in our country has dedicated her achievement to all the women of Bangladesh. Their stupendous success indicates that women in our country are capable of doing everything that men can do. Now what we have to do is to ensure a level playing ground for them so that they can prove their competence in every sphere of life.
It is a matter of great regret that still many girls in our country, both in the rural and urban areas, encounter discrimination and deprivation in the very family they live. Things are worse especially in rural areas where women's talents and achievements are not valued, nor recognised. Their merits and creativities dry up in their very early life due to poverty, eve-teasing, child marriage, dowry, domestic violence and so on.
But it is inspiring to note here that some non-government organisations are working sincerely to change the negative attitudes of society towards women and promoting gender equality, education and women empowerment. If we are able to create congenial atmosphere for them, surely they will come up with flying colours. So, these two Everest conquerors will remain as a great source of inspiration for the millions of women in our country.
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