29 women were awarded the title ‘Joyeeta’ by the government in five districts on Sunday; December 09, 2018 Dhaka TribuneJoyeeta Onneshone Bangladesh--a government initiative introduced in 2011-has had a tremendous impact on society in issues of women empowermentThe award was given in Tangail, Satkhira, Magura, Jhenaidah, and BagerhatA total of 29 women in five districts received the Joyeeta Award on Sunday for attaining success in different fields by overcoming various difficulties and challenges. In Tangail, Kalihati Upazila Administration and Women Affairs Office jointly organised the function, Joyeeta Onneshone Bangladesh, at the conference hall of Women Affairs Office in the afternoon. In Satkhira, nine women got the Joyeeta Award in recognition of attaining success in different fields after overcoming difficulties and challenges in the district. Here in Bagerhat, five women got the Joyeeta Award in recognition of attaining success in different fields after overcoming difficulties and challenges. Tapan Kumar said, “The Joyeeta Award will encourage women to face various challenges more confidently and become role models for society.”

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 09, 2018 17:15 UTC