'Raise voice against opponents of women policy'
Speakers at a discussion meeting here yesterday vowed to raise their voices against those who are opposing implementation of the National Women Development Policy 2008, calling it anti-Islamic.
They also urged all sections of people to create awareness about the policy and false propaganda by a section of clerics.
The meeting organised by Satkhira district unit of Mahila Parishad was held at Satkhira Bar Association auditorium with Shikha Haldar in the chair.
It was addressed by representatives of professional groups.
They hailed the government for announcing the policy and said it does go against Islam. Rather, Islam has given rights and honour to women, which is denied by a section of people.
They said women are repressed at home and at work places. Social development is not possible without women's empowerment and establishing their equal rights.
They also criticised the government for its soft stance against those who opposed the policy.
They urged the government to cancel the review committee formed to recommend amendment to the policy.
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