The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

A 10-member delegation of Nari Uddyog Kendra (NUK) on Sunday called on President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed at Bangabhaban here today.

During the meeting, the leaders of the NUK, a platform of elected representatives of local government bodies, apprised the President of their activities relating to empowering women and ensuring participation of women in the national development process.

They underscored the need for ensuring 40 percent women representation to different local government bodies as well as specifying the jurisdiction of women representatives' in the activities of local bodies.

The President gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured them of extending his all out cooperation to them in implementing their logical suggestions to empower women.

Commissioner of Khulna City Corporation Shamima Sultana Seema, commissioner of Rajshahi City Corporation Anju Ahmed, commissioner of Barisal City Corporation Taslima Kalam Poly and commissioner of Sylhet City Corporation Jebun Nahar, among others of the delegation, were present.

Military Secretary to the President Major General Mohd Aminul Karim, Secretary of the President's Office Md Sirajul Islam and Press Secretary to the President Abdul Awal Howlader were present.