PM wants equal participation of men and women to build Smart Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the necessity of womenfolk's more engagement to the development process, saying equal participation of both men and women is needed for the country's overall development.

"Today, if we have to progress economically further, women and men can build the country equally with their labor because half of the society is women," she said.

The premier said this while addressing a function marking the celebration of International Women's Day on Friday (March 8).

Mentioning the women as the half part of the society, Sheikh Hasina said if the half of the society does not work then that society cannot stand and can't be advanced further.

"We can move forward only if men and women work equally. Today, we are moving forward because we have ensured (women's participation) this," she added.

The Prime Minister said it is her optimism in this international women's day that "Our women will never be left behind".
(Inputs taken from BSS).