BNP may nominate 5% women candidates in next polls: Selima Rahman
She made the remark while addressing a coordination meeting for Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts, organised by the BNP's Women and Children’s Rights Forum, at the Khulna Press Club
BNP Standing Committee Member Begum Selima Rahman today (14 October) said the party may nominate at least 5% women candidates in the upcoming national election.
She expressed hope that the figure could rise further, enabling women to play a stronger role in politics.
She made the remarks while addressing a coordination meeting for Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts, organised by the BNP's Nari O Shishu Odhikar Forum (Women and Children's Rights Forum), at the Khulna Press Club.
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"Women's advancement in education and professional sectors in Bangladesh began under the leadership of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia. Now, under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, a new wave of women's awakening will take place," said Selima Rahman.
Forum Member Secretary Nipun Roy Chowdhury said the BNP is committed to nominating competent women candidates in the next election and believes they will be elected by popular vote.
BNP Central Information and Research Secretary Azizul Bari Helal said, "National development is impossible without the political, social and economic emancipation of women."
Acting Organising Secretary for Khulna Division Anindya Islam Amit said the BNP aims to build a safe and prosperous future for women by ensuring access to education, healthcare and employment.
Among others, central leaders Jayanta Kumar Kund, Shafiqul Alam Mona, MA Salam, Rahmat Ullah Palash, Moniruzzaman Montu and Shafiqul Alam Tuhin were present.
