Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- Speakers at a discussion on Wednesday urged ophthalmologists to promote women leadership in eye health to make them contribute more to health care.

The call came at the discussion titled "Women Leadership and Gender Mainstreaming in Eye Health in Bangladesh" held in the capital

Prof Ava Hossain, a globally renowned ophthalmologist, said women should not think that they cannot lead because of their age, position or circumstances. "If we have something to contribute, we should come forward and make your voices heard. Leadership requires courage, commitment and the willingness to work with others," she said.

According to Ava Hossain, who was the first Bangladeshi and first female president of the Asia-Pacific Academy of O...