Women's representation in parliament
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It is time again to bring the issue of women's representation in Parliament to the forefront as the general election is going to be held in December 2008 according to the roadmap designed by the govt and the Election Commission. Women leaders and activists have been demanding direct election in reserved seats for women to represent a particular constituency in parliament for at least one-third of the three hundred seats. To me, the demand is quite reasonable. In a country where fifty percent voters are women the demand for one third of the total seats is logical. Women everywhere in the world are being regarded as a potent force for achieving development goals. Why not in Bangladesh? In Bangladesh with their talent, commitment, sincerity and positive attitude women are contributing a lot to society which is not being recognised fairly and properly. In the agriculture and garments sectors women's contribution is very significant. Women of our country hope that the political parties would come forward and give women their due as far as representation in parliament is concerned.
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