Bangamata is a shining example of women’s political empowerment: Speaker, Speaker of Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury said Banga-mata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib was an extraordinary example of women’s political empowerment as she took charge on her hand when the party needed guidance during Bangabandhu’s jail period.
Bangamata is a shining example of women’s political empowerment: Speaker
“Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib will forever be an inspiration for the women of
tomorrow. She symbolizes the power of women’s political empowerment,” the
Speaker said while addressing a discussion organized by the Bangladesh
Consulate General in New York on the occasion of the 92nd birth anniversary
of Banga-mata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib, said a press release.
The Speaker said, “When Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman remained in jail for months and years, Begum Mujib took the charge of
Chhatra League. She also gave directions during various critical situations
of Awami League.”
Banga-mata gave advice to Bangabandhu on many important decisions, she said.
At the beginning of the programme, the speaker paid tribute by placing a
wreath on the portrait of Banga-mata, said the press release.
A documentary produced by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on
Bangamata was screened at the event.
At the end of the ceremony, a special prayer seeking the eternal peace of
Bangabandhu, Bangamata and their martyred family was offered.
Meher Afroz, MP, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh appointed to the
United Nations Mohammad Abdul Muhit, and Kazi Nabil Ahmad also spoke as
special guests at the event under the chairmanship of Consul General Mohammad
Monirul Islam.
Various dignitaries were also present on the occasion.