Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has called for the introduction of paternity leave in Bangladesh, stressing that fathers must share equal responsibility for newborn care alongside mothers.

On Monday, Nurjahan said discussions were underway on the matter and outlined three conditions for fathers, reports bdnews24.com.

"They must give time to the child, participate equally in caring for the newborn, and serve the child's mother," she said.

"If a father can provide a written record of these commitments, I am willing to agree to paternity leave."

Speaking at a workshop marking Breastfeeding Week, she linked maternal health directly with infant nutrition, stressing that a healthy mother ensures adequate breast milk.

But wi...