Implement policies in, outside JS

Speaker Abdul Hamid yesterday called upon lawmakers to engage in implementing policies on population, reproductive health and gender development both in and outside parliament.
“As a lawmaker, you have the opportunity to play a direct role in determining policies to run the country. On the other hand, you have the vast opportunity to create consciousness among people as their representative,” he said.
Hamid was addressing a workshop on inception of a project, “Strengthening parliament capacity in integrating population issues into development”, funded by UNFPA and being implemented by the parliament secretariat, at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
Speaking as chief guest, Hamid said lawmakers should speak in parliament on youths and their rights so that they get proper direction. “You (lawmakers) can help the government fix proper policies on youths in light of your experience.”
He said the unplanned rise of population would amplify social and environmental disasters and the country would face various challenges.
Jatiya Sangsad Acting Secretary Mahfuzur Rahman presided over the workshop while Deputy Speaker Col (retd) Shawkat Ali and State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ministry Mozibur Rahman Fakir also spoke on the occasion.