UNOPS Bangladesh commemorated International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 on Sunday by hosting an inspiring event with students of Holy Cross Girls’ High School and College in Dhaka, bringing together young girls, diplomats, government representatives and development partners to reflect on the global theme “Rights. Sudhir Muralidharan, Country Manager of UNOPS Bangladesh and Bhutan, and Navanita Sinha, Deputy Representative of UN Women Bangladesh, delivered special remarks highlighting the importance of empowering young women and girls as future leaders. In his remarks, Sudhir Muralidharan, Country Manager of UNOPS Bangladesh and Bhutan, highlighted the importance of engaging young women in conversations around rights and leadership. Through the Accelerate SDG Localization Project, UNOPS Bangladesh works to bring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) closer to communities by promoting locally driven action. The celebration reaffirmed UNOPS Bangladesh’s commitment to supporting initiatives that empower women and girls, amplify youth voices, and advance inclusive and sustainable development across the country.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 08, 2026 17:49 UTC