Dhaka, May 1 -- Nurunnisa Siddiqua, secretary of the women's wing of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has lamented that female workers in Bangladesh continue to face widespread discrimination both at workplaces and in society.

In a statement marking International Workers' Day, she expressed solidarity with workers across the country, saying they are the main driving force of the country's economy, sustaining production in all sectors from agriculture to industry through their sweat and hard work.

However, many are still deprived of fair wages, safe working conditions and basic rights, Nurunnisa Siddiqua said.

Highlighting the condition of women workers, she said a large number of women are engaged in the workforce but continue to face "doub...