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He said this while participating in the Rokeya Medal distribution ceremony via video conference from Ganobhaban on Wednesday on Begum Rokeya Day.
The Prime Minister said: “In a society where half the women, if a society has to develop … if they cannot create themselves equally, how will that society be built?
“How can a society sustain itself if we don’t allow half of society to advance? Society has to go on and on.”
This year’s Begum Rokeya medal was awarded to five people for their role in the empowerment and advancement of women.
Prof. Shirin Akhtar for her contribution to women’s education and for her role in empowering women through professional development. Nazma Begum has received the Rokeya medal this time.
Manjulika Chakma for her contribution to the socio-economic development of women, Begum Mushtari Shafi for her role in awakening women through literature and culture, and Farida Akhter for her fight for women’s rights.
The Minister of State for Women’s and Children’s Affairs, Fazilatun Nesa Indira, presented honors, certificates and checks to the medalists on behalf of the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister expressed regret that she was unable to attend the event in person due to the coronavirus epidemic.
“Our girls have come a long way today,” she said. We want the girls of our country to advance equally. Because Begum Rokeya has shown us the way. ”
Speaking about the role of women in society, Bangabandhu’s daughter, Sheikh Hasina, also remembered her mother Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib.
He said: “My mother, who has always been my father’s inspiration and support in this fight for freedom, helped me when my father was in prison, from forming a party to fighting in a movement or seeing his case or becoming human. , teaching us “. All responsibilities, except my mother, she did herself.
“So even there I see how much responsibility he has fulfilled in that society. But she did not have the opportunity to receive formal education, because in those days when girls were a little older, they were not allowed to go to school or study. I saw that my mother was very well informed and used to study a lot on her own, encouraging us to study all the time ”.
Every year on the anniversary of the birth and death of Begum Rokeya, the pioneer of women’s awakening, the government of Bangladesh awards the Rokeya medal.
Begum Rokeya was born on December 9, 180 in the village of Payraband in Mithapukur upazila of Rangpur district. He died on the same date in 1932 at Sodpur in Calcutta.
Mahiyasi has fought to the death for equal rights for women in the state, society and the family system. He has opposed child marriage, dowry, the gambling system, misinterpretation of religion, and other unfair treatment of women.
In timeless books like Matichur, Sultana’s Dream, Padmarag, Aborodhabasini, etc., he has exposed the nature of religious orthodoxy, the superstition of society, and the captivity of women.
Highlighting the path of light that Begum Rokeya showed women through the stagnation of society at the time, the Prime Minister said: “She brought an evolution of society. And on his own initiative, through many adversities, he has advanced the women of this country and enlightened them in their education ”.
Citing Rokeya’s writings, Sheikh Hasina said: “She used to say: ‘Educate the girls and let them work. Let her earn her own food and clothes.”
Highlighting Rokeya’s struggle to overcome barriers to women’s education in society at the time, the Prime Minister said: “Begum Rokeya learned from her brother and then from her husband. After her husband’s death, she had to face many obstacles in establishing a school in his name and bringing women to school.
“The light of education turned on us with difficulty. From what we can say today, girls, we have many opportunities. ”
The Prime Minister recalled the contribution of women in all fields since the country’s independence. He also highlighted the various initiatives taken by the Father of the Nation to guarantee the rights of women after independence.
“Women have a role to play in the family when they are financially well off and the father of the nation has always thought about how they can be financially well off,” she said.
“We have always taken the initiative in this direction since the formation of the government. We have taken steps to create women entrepreneurs, to give women more opportunities in business or jobs, to strengthen their position in all areas.”
Highlighting various government initiatives to ensure education for women, the Prime Minister said: “We are giving scholarships, stipends. Even you know, the stipend I give above 12 million rupees goes directly to the mother.”
Present on the occasion were the Minister of State for Women’s and Children’s Affairs, Fazilatun Nesa Indira, and Secretary Kazi Raushan Akter.
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