Speaker of the parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury Saturday emphasised on enhancing women engagement in agriculture for sustainable progress of the country.
"It would be easier to attain sustainable development in the country, if we could involve women in agriculture," she said, according to BSS
The speaker said it while speaking at an annual conference of Bangladesh Agriculture Economy Society at Bangladesh Agriculture Research Council auditorium in the city.
Chief Coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Affairs in the Prime Minister's Office M Abul Kalam Azad was present as the special guest with planning commission member and Bangladesh Agriculture Economy Society President Professor Dr Shamsul Alam in the chair.
Dr Chaudhury urged to give proper recognition to the women who are playing role in developing the country.
She handed over certificate and gold medal to Professor Moazzem Hussein, Prof Dr Sattar and Prof Dr Shamsul Alam for their contribution in agriculture sector.
