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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that the government is dedicated to creating a Bangladesh where men and women have equal rights and women can contribute to family, state, and society with respect, dignity, and security. In a message marking International Women&rsquo;s Day, observed on March 8, the PM said equality must become a promise fulfilled in society. &ldquo;In our society, let equality be a promise, dignity a reality, and empowerment the foundation of development,&rdquo; he said. This year, the day is being observed with the theme &ldquo;Today&rsquo;s steps, tomorrow&rsquo;s justice: Protect the rights of women and girls.&rdquo; The Prime Minister said sustainable development of a country is possible only when women&rsquo;s rights, education, health, security, and participation are ensured. In this context, he described the theme of this year&rsquo;s International Women&rsquo;s Day as highly significant. Rahman noted that nearly half of the world&rsquo;s population is women and said no nation can achieve development if women remain outside the mainstream of the state, government, and politics. &ldquo;In particular, if women&rsquo;s economic empowerment is not ensured, the benefits of overall development cannot be fully achieved,&rdquo; he said. Highlighting the role of former president Zia ur Rahman and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, he said their leadership contributed significantly to women&rsquo;s political and economic empowerment in Bangladesh. The PM said the government has introduced the &ldquo;Family Card&rdquo; program to strengthen women&rsquo;s economic empowerment and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring women&rsquo;s effective participation in all sectors, including education, the economy, health and politics. &ldquo;Our goal is to implement our election pledges by introducing free education up to the postgraduate level, increasing women&rsquo;s participation in higher education, providing free school uniforms for girls and expanding digital learning facilities and modern education systems,&rdquo; he said. Rahman added that the government is also prioritizing women&rsquo;s safety and has taken a strong stance against cyberbullying and online harassment targeting women. He said ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for women is essential for building a just and prosperous society.

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In a message marking International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, the PM Tarique Rahman said equality must become a promise fulfilled in society. 'In our society, let equality be a promise, dignity a reality, and empowerment the foundation of development,' he said.

Bangladeshi PM Rahman vows equal rights for men, women

ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh&nbsp;Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday called for an immediate halt to military escalation in order to prevent the conflict from spilling over. The call came during a telephonic conversation between&nbsp;Bangladesh PM and the UAE president, said the former&#39;s Press secretary Saleh Shibli.&nbsp; Rahman also thanked the UAE leadership for the care and support extended to Bangladeshi nationals living and working in the UAE, the PM&#39;s Press secretary added.&nbsp; He said President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accepted PM Rahman&#39;s invitation to visit Bangladesh. Both leaders emphasized the need for an immediate halt to military escalation in order to prevent the conflict from widening and threatening regional and global security, he added. They also reaffirmed the importance of dialogue and diplomatic engagement to resolve disputes and achieve a peaceful solution to the crisis, Shibly added.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed solidarity with the United Arab Emirates and countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council amid the current regional tensions.

Bangladesh PM, UAE President seek end to escalation in region

ISLAMABAD: Bangladesh&rsquo;s interim government has invited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government, Bangladeshi media reported on Sunday. Citing sources in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the interim administration, The Daily Star reported that the ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 17.&nbsp;According to the newspaper, a foreign ministry official confirmed that invitations have been sent to more than 12 heads of government from South Asian and other Asian countries, including Pakistan and China, but did not provide further details. Tarique Rahman-led BNP secured a landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the first since a 2024 uprising ended 15 years of authoritarian rule. Final results show the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/bangladesh-election-results" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">BNP winning 209 seats outright</a>, rising to 212 with allies.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/bangladesh-jamaateislami-chief-recognizes-overall-outcome-of-election" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami</a>&nbsp;secured 68 seats, rising to 77 with alliance partners, emerging as the largest opposition force. Overall voter turnout stood at 59.44%. International reaction, particularly from Pakistan, framed the outcome as a milestone for democratic continuity. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned Rahman to congratulate him on what he termed a &ldquo;historic and resounding victory,&rdquo; reaffirming Islamabad&rsquo;s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. President Asif Ali Zardari also congratulated Rahman and the people of Bangladesh on the successful and peaceful conduct of the polls, while Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan would continue to engage Bangladesh &ldquo;based on sovereign equality and mutual respect.&rdquo; With a clear mandate at home and reform legitimacy secured at the ballot box, Rahman now faces the task of translating electoral momentum into governance, while redefining Bangladesh&rsquo;s regional posture in a fractured South Asian landscape. &nbsp;

According to a report published in The Daily Star, the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

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