Dhaka, March 8 -- Marking International Women's Day, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, on Sunday paid tribute to the "Mother of Democracy," former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, recalling her groundbreaking initiatives in advancing female education. She also highlighted the legacy of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in expanding women's participation in the workforce and establishing the Women Affairs entity.

Highlighting the new government's initiatives under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the State Minister outlined several planned measures, including the Family and Farmers Card programmes, enhanced support for women entrepreneurs, free education for girls up to the postgraduate level, expanded healthcare facilitie...