File photo of UK minister of state for the Commonwealth Lord Tariq Ahmad WikipediaSheikh Hasina was awarded in 2016 for her contributions in women empowermentLord Tariq Ahmad, UK minister of state for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia, has lauded the role of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the field of women empowerment and women education at the Commonwealth Fair in London. I know she has a pivotal role in women empowerment and women education,” he said on Saturday,Tariq said this during the inaugural ceremony of the Commonwealth Fair 2019 at Kensington Town Hall in London, according to a press release on Sunday, reports BSS. Noting that the UK premier has also attached importance to women education, Tariq said the Commonwealth Fair is playing an important role in promoting women education. Muna said, the prime minister was honoured with “Planet 50-50 Champion” and “Agent of Change” awards in 2016 for her outstanding contributions to women empowerment. She added that Sheikh Hasina has become a role model of women development and women education.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 10, 2019 15:33 UTC