‘Ladies in Leadership’: IUB, Pathao celebrate Int’l Women’s Day
Independent University, Bangladesh and ride-sharing company Pathao celebrated International Women's Day, holding a daylong programme -- "Ladies in Leadership" -- on IUB campus yesterday.
On the occasion, two seminars emphasising women's rights issues and women's contributions to the society's different sectors were held, said a press release.
IUB Vice Chancellor (acting) Prof Milan Pagon said, "The state along with the society have to foster the idea of women in leading positions… we are seeing how successful they are in different sectors of the country."
Pathao Chief Executive Officer Hussain M Elius said, "Bangladesh is moving forward to become a middle income country; it is our responsibility to ensure the active participation of women to achieve sustainable development goals."
Marking the day, the organisers awarded 26 women for their contributions to different sectors including business, academia, healthcare, law enforcement, arts and media, sports and journalism, the release added.
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