But now, no one is safe because of the autocratic regime, including women and children,” BNP Vice Chairperson Selima Rahman claimed. She also claimed that female civil society members were not playing a vital role in preventing the torture of women and children. Also addressing the discussion, BNP Standing Committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain said: “The first female prime minister of Bangladesh was BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia. BNP introduced women empowerment to the country.”“We expected our chairperson to be released on bail, but the government did not allow it. Ruling party cadres attacked me 10 times during my election campaign.”“Free education for women was introduced by former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 17, 2019 09:22 UTC