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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has unveiled another crucial political commitment under its 31-point state reform program, focusing on significantly boosting women’s participation at all levels of national decision-making.
According to the leaflet released via the BNP Media Cell, the party promises to ensure greater participation of women in politics, administration, policy formulation, and security frameworks across the state.
The Core Commitment
The central theme of this new promise is to establish women’s empowerment as a non-negotiable foundation for building a safe and sustainable nation. BNP leaders argue that sustainable development is impossible without the active contribution of women, who make up half of the country’s population.
Political and Administrative Roles: The policy aims to increase the currently limited representation of women in political and administrative bodies, bringing more women into senior decision-making positions.
Influence in Policy: It seeks to ensure that women’s voices and influence are directly integrated into the process of drafting policies related to women’s rights, social security, and public welfare.
Security Structure: Participation of women in the police, military, and other security agencies will be expanded, allowing women to play a proactive role in safeguarding national security.
Discussion in Political Circles
Observers view this policy, alongside the previously announced ‘Family Card’ (economic empowerment), as a comprehensive effort to strengthen women both economically and politically.