Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A pledge by Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman to reduce working hours for working mothers from eight to five hours if elected to power is igniting widespread criticism on social media.

Many are questioning the intent behind the promise, with some fearing it could mark the first step towards gradually confining women to their homes.

Others are wondering whether reducing women's hours will be fair to men.

Meanwhile, working women are urging Jamaat to focus on transport safety, workplace conditions, and childcare facilities instead of working hours.

Some, however, view the proposal as a "noble idea", insisting that shorter work hours for mothers are "the demand of the time".

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