Neglected women
The development of a country entirely depends on better participation of womenfolk in all spheres of national life. But in Bangladesh women are still far from being integrated into this process. It is obviously a prime reason why our country is lagging behind in almost every sector. Freedom of women is undeniable and inevitable to ensure their wide participation. With a view to ascertaining their involvement, proper evaluation of their capability is a crying need. But it is a tragedy that women of our country have to struggle for establishing their right of expression in their family and social lives. Moreover, they face many pitfalls in their daily life. They become the victims of acid terrorism and prurience.
Besides, religious bigotry and prejudices are barriers for women. Dowry, a ruthlessness custom of our society, destroys many dreams. After considering the present social and economic standings of our women, it seems we are still in the dark of the Middle Age.
Women have an immense power to lead the society towards progress. But our society is not creating the opportunities that they need to exploit their potential.
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