BNP’s Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, has just unveiled a major initiative to tackle the gender gap in Bangladesh’s workforce: a master plan to establish day-care centers across all workplaces. The core message is powerful: No Bangladeshi woman should ever have to choose between her family and her future. Rahman highlighted that the current low labor participation rate for women (43% vs. 80% for men) means Bangladesh is sacrificing immense talent and productivity. His vision is simple: make child care an essential part of our national economic strategy. Key proposals include:…
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Eight-Party Alliance Demands November Referendum
Eight-Party Alliance Demands November Referendum and Proportional Representation A coalition of eight political parties, spearheaded by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, along with Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Khelafat Majlish, gathered at the Election Commission (EC) headquarters on Thursday (October 30) to submit a memorandum outlining five key demands. The parties’ action was part of a planned demonstration urging the implementation of the July National Charter and calling for fundamental electoral reform. Key Demands and Warning The demonstration took place at 11:00 AM, followed by a representative delegation submitting the memorandum at 12:00 PM.…
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BNP Slams ‘July Charter’ Recommendations
BNP Slams ‘July Charter’ Recommendations, Compares Them to Dictatorial Decrees The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed astonishment and fury over the recommendations submitted by the National Consensus Commission (NCC) for implementing the July Charter, accusing the Commission of implementing the views of Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP) while ignoring those of the BNP. The party held an emergency virtual meeting of its Standing Committee on Tuesday night, which was chaired virtually by Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman from London. The Core of BNP’s Grievance The BNP believes that…
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