16/09/2026
Investments in women and children aren't charity they are a rights-based and strategic development priority!
Today, Plan International Bangladesh, as part of the Coalition for Advancing Equality and Justice, joined civil society leaders, parliament members, and government representatives at Hotel Lakeshore held a discussion titled “From Commitment to Implementation: The Government's 180 Days in Protecting the Rights of Women and Children”. The coalition said the government had made progress in education, health, social protection and women's safety during its first 180 days in office, but significant gaps remained.
Speaking as Chief Guest, Bobby Hajjaj, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education, thanked the Coalition for reviewing manifesto commitments and keeping political parties under public scrutiny. He said democratic politics should not be driven by muscle power, but by merit, service and people’s trust.
“We must stop dividing ourselves and work together to build a society where women are recognised not only by family roles of being someone’s daughter, mother or wife, but by their own identity and contribution,” he said.
Kabita Bose, Country Director of Plan International Bangladesh, emphasized the crucial need to translate election pledges into measurable, long-term action across key areas like education, protection from violence, health, and climate resilience.
Together with our coalition partners, we remain committed to collaborating with the government to bridge gaps, prevent child marriage, and build an inclusive society where every girl and woman can lead, decide, and thrive with dignity! 🇧🇩💪
