Dhaka Bureau: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the best five women at the national level have been awarded for their contribution in various fields. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over this honor to them.
Five women were honored at a function marking International Women’s Day 2024 at the capital’s Osmani Smriti Auditorium on Friday (March 8) morning.
The five winners are Anar Koli of Mymensingh, Kalyani Minji of Rajshahi, Kamali Rabidash of Sylhet tea workers, Jahanara Begum of Barguna, and Pakhi Dutta Hijra of Khulna.
Each awardee is presented with a check for one lakh rupees, a crest, and a certificate.
This year, the theme of International Women’s Day is ‘Equal rights for women; let’s invest to advance opportunities’.
Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Children Najma Mobarek was also present at the event under the chairmanship of State Minister of the Ministry of Women and Children Simin Hossain Rimi.
