Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury on Wednesday sought support from Sweden for improving safety and workplace conditions for women workers in the country’s readymade garment (RMG) industry.She said Bangladesh’s RMG industry is a remarkable sector which has been playing a very important role in empowering women, economically in particular.
“The majority of the country’s working women is engaged in this sector,” Dr Shirin said requesting Swedish envoy in Dhaka Anneli Lindahl Kenny to help Bangladesh improve safety and workplace environment.
She made the request during a meeting with the Swedish envoy at her Parliament office, said a PID handout.
The Speaker said the women in Bangladesh are conscious enough and they will not support any activity that will hinder their own development.
Urging the opposition to return to parliament, Speaker Shirin Sharmin said the government and opposition have equal right to speak up in parliament.
“Any problem can be resolved through discussions in Parliament.”
She also held a meeting with Canadian High Commissioner in Dhaka Heather Cruden and discussed various bilateral issues.
The Speaker informed the envoy that she would play a role if there is any dialogue between the government and opposition.
She urged the opposition to join parliament in its coming budget session. (Source: UNB)
