The 4th edition of Women Leadership Summit promoting women empowerment and aspiring for gender-balanced future was held in the city on Saturday.
With the theme 'creative leadership through diversity', Women in Leadership (WIL) and Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) jointly organised the summit at a city hotel.
Divided in several segments, the event saw panel discussions, insight and breakout sessions where 26 eminent professionals from different sectors shared views on the issues women face.
WIL President Nazia Andaleeb Preema said that women need to become bold and independent.
Management Consultant and Executive Coach from Nepal Sumana Shrestha and Ambassador of Royal Norwegian Embassy HE Sidsel Bleken gave their valuable insights were present as keynote speakers.
All the sessions revolved around critical issues such as gender equality, phenomenon of breaking barriers, influencing socio political structure through women leadership and more.
The 4th edition of Women Leadership Summit was supported by Reckitt Benckiser Bangladesh. Other partners were Bangladesh Creative Forum, EMK center and Corporate and Excellence, reports UNB.