Although there still remains a big gap in terms of numbers between men and women, the women diplomats continue to advance with the passage of time. Out of 58 embassies and high commissions, 8 are now being led by women diplomats. Besides, women diplomats are discharging their responsibilities in different capacities both at the headquarters in Dhaka and abroad. With the continued women empowerment, it is expected that the number of women diplomats will keep on increasing. When asked, the women diplomats said that they have never been discriminated institutionally due to their gender.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 07, 2020 17:48 UTC