The Bangladesh Mahila Parishad celebrated its 55th founding anniversary in a befitting manner with the theme 鈥楤uilding Capable Organizers, Strengthening the Organisation鈥� on Friday.
Parishad president Fauzia Moslem inaugurated the event by hoisting the national flag at 11am at the Sufia Kamal Bhaban auditorium, the organization鈥檚 central office in Dhaka.
Addressing the ceremony Fauzia said, 鈥楾he organization was formed with the awakening of women鈥檚 consciousness during the Liberation War. As the spirit of the Liberation War developed, women鈥檚 strength became organised, the women鈥檚 movement progressed, and the contributions of women have been visible at every stage of Bangladesh鈥檚 development.鈥�
She said, 鈥楢 clear goal and various initiatives are needed to overcome crises. The struggle for human rights as well as women鈥檚 rights must be continued until they are firmly established in the society,.鈥�
On this special occasion, Fauzia also paid tribute to the leadership of prominent figures such as Sufia Kamal, Hena Das, Monorama Basu, and Ayesha Khanam, whose contributions had been instrumental in the success of the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad.
鈥淭oday, we remember all the mothers and sisters at the grassroots level who, through their tireless efforts and sacrifices, have helped bring the organization to where it stands today,鈥� she added.
BMP鈥檚 central executive secretary Umm-e-Salma Begum conducted the event, which was attended by its Dhaka Metropolitan leaders, executive members and officials.