At the demonstration, speakers alleged that Dr Rahman had repeatedly made derogatory comments about working women, including statements portraying women who participate in public life in a demeaning manner and suggesting that they should remain confined to the home. The organizers said such remarks undermine women’s dignity and their constitutional right to equal participation in society. “The contribution of women is central to the country’s economy and social development,” organisers said, adding that comments dismissing women’s public roles ignore this reality and reflect “deep-seated prejudice”. Speakers at the protest said this position highlights a contradiction between public commitments and political practice, and reinforces structural discrimination against women in politics. The protest concluded with a call for greater vigilance to ensure that women’s rights and participation remain protected in the country’s political process.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 08, 2026 16:04 UTC