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DU Correspondent

Geeteare Safiya Choudhury, Adviser to the Women and Children Affairs, launched a book titled 'Women in Bangladesh: From Inequality to Empowerment' at the Dhaka University yesterday.

She launched the book written by Prof Dr Nazmunnessa Mahtab at a ceremony organised by the department of Women and Gender Studies.

Vice-chancellor Prof SMA Faiz presided over the session while Wahiduddin Mahmud, a renowned Economist, was present as special guest.

Prof Dr M Asaduzzaman, former Chairman of University Grant Commission, Selina Hossain, former Dorector of Bangla Academy and Dr Mahmuda Islam, President of Women for Women, among others, were present at the ceremony.