Even though the world started today, 12 years ago, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina took the initiative to create an inclusive society with one woman and one man at the Union Digital Center. The State Minister of ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak has expressed hope that the ratio of men and women in the country’s economy will be equal by 2031.
In addition, to remove discriminatory thoughts from the curriculum, lessons like home science are being removed and the process of including girls in science education in other professions is underway, said Muhibul Hasan Naufel, the Deputy Minister of Education.
At the same time, he urged the banks to give easy loans to women.
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the expressed these thoughts at the ceremony commemorating the inauguration of the new leadership and founding president of Bangladesh Women in Technology Luna Shamsuddoha on Monday night.
While speaking as the chief guest at the event, Zunaid Ahmed Palak said, ICT Division is always women friendly. That is why 35 thousand women are being trained through ‘She power and Har Power’.
BWIT General Secretary Asia Nila moderated the event, among others US Embassy Bangladesh representative Brian Shella, BASIS Senior Vice President Sumri Zuberi Himika, BASIS President Russell T Ahmed and corporate personality Suparna Roy spoke.
ISPAB President Imdadul Haque, ICAB General Secretary Sahab Uddin Shipon, BACCO General Secretary Touhid Hossain, BDOSN General Secretary Munir Hasan congratulated the new leadership.
BWIT Executive Member Nazneen Nahar gave a welcome speech on the occasion. The new president Rezwana Khan thanked the audience those who were present.