Speakers call for enhancing women, youth engagement in politics  | Others

DHAKA, Oct 18, 2025 (BSS) - Speakers at an event today underscored the need for enhancing women and youth engagement and leadership in politics and society in a post-uprising Bangladesh. They made the call at a colloquium titled "Breaking Barriers: Women & Youth in Leadership?" organized by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) at the Khulna Press Club, said a press release received here. Representatives from various political parties, young politicians, women leaders, and members of civil society participated in the event. The purpose of the session was to provide a platform for cross-party discussion on barriers and opportunities for women in politics, and to empower youth activists to critically engage with gender norms in political leadership. BNP’s Information Secretary...