Govt to ensure gender equality, women’s empowerment

Govt to ensure gender equality, women’s empowerment

Dhaka, Mar 21 - Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud had highlighted the firm commitment of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the achievements of her governments in the areas of gender equality and women’s empowerment.

He also highlighted the notable progress made by Bangladesh in women empowerment in the political and administrative fields.

Minister Hasan discussed the issues when UN Women Representative to Bangladesh Gitanjali Singh met him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

The Foreign Minister appreciated the long standing collaboration and cooperation between the Government of Bangladesh and UN Women.

He appreciated UN Women for being reliable partner in this development journey.

Singh thanked the Foreign Minister and assured him to enhance UN Women’s cooperation with Bangladesh and felicitate the government in translating its firm commitment  into action.

The year 2025 will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the ‘Beijing Declaration’ .

The UN Women representative briefed the Foreign Minister that and necessary plans were being made in consultation with relevant organizations for befitting celebration of the occasion.

The Minister assured the UN Women Country Representative of all supports and wished her success.-UNB