Hossen Sohel of DOT
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership in women empowerment was highly praised at a meeting, held recently at the UK House of Lords, as some eminent British parliamentarians, British-Bangladeshi academics and politicians were discussing the development
occurred in Bangladesh in the past ten years, BSS reports.
“Bangladesh has become a beacon to other countries in many fronts including in the area of women empowerment,” Jim Fitzpatrick, a senior Labour Party MP, said, according to an official release.
Terming the recent development in Bangladesh in several sectors “Golden Development”, he said rest of the world could learn many things from Bangladesh.
Other participants also echoed the veteran British politician, observing that Bangladesh has already become a role model for many countries particularly in areas of rapid and constant economic growth, women empowerment, community healthcare and infrastructure development.
UK-based research organisation Study Circle arranged the discussion meeting, presided by its president Syed Mozammmel Ali.
The observation matched with the latest Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF) that placed Bangladesh at the top of South Asian courtiers and at the 5th position in the global index in women empowerment.
Member of the House of Lords, Manzila Pola Uddin and Dawn Petula Butler, Bangladesh High Commissioner Saida Muna Tasneem, Justice Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik, councillor Dilwar Ali and former councillor Murad Qureshi participated in the discussion. UK Awami League President Sultan Mahmud Sharif attended the programme, among others.
Speaking on the occasion, Saida Muna Tasneem credited the phenomenal development to the present government under the dynamic and farsighted leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
“Bangladesh is now termed a global wonder by global think-tanks, which has been possible due to the courageous and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,” the high commissioner said.