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Dhaka University Vice Chancellor SMA Faiz speaks at seminar on 'Women in Contemporary Bangladesh: New Challenges' at Cirdap auditorium in the city yesterday. PHOTO: STAR

They stressed the need for incorporating education with the lives of women to face global challenges efficiently.

The two-day conference titled 'Women in Contemporary Bangladesh: New Challenges ' has been organised by women studies department of Dhaka University at Cirdap auditorium in the city.

Vice-chancellor of Dhaka University SMA Faiz attended the inaugural session of the conference as chief guest.

He hoped that the conference would play a significant role in identifying the present position of women in the country and their future challenges.

Chairman of University Grants Commission Dr M Asaduzzaman was present at the session as guest of honour while Dean of Social Science Faculty Prof Dr Harun-Or-Rashid and Director of International Information Centre and Archive for Women's Movement Dr Saskia E Wieringa as special guests.

Prof Nazma Chowdhury delivered the welcome speech at the inaugural session presided over by department Chairperson Dr Nazmunnessa Mahtab.

Litterateur Selina Hossain presented a keynote paper on 'Women's life and Women Studies: Reflection and Incorporation' at the first session.

Ayesha Khanam of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad presented a keynote paper titled ' Causes of Women's Repression: Bangladesh Perspective and Recommendations for their removal' at the second session.

Prof Dr Sadeka Halim of Sociology department presented a paper titled ' Women's Struggle for Rights: Justice Denied' at the same session highlighting the discriminations faced by women garment workers.

More papers are expected to be presented on the concluding day of the conference today.