The award was given in Tangail, Satkhira, Magura, Jhenaidah, and Bagerhat
A total of 29 women in five districts received the Joyeeta Award on Sunday for attaining success in different fields by overcoming various difficulties and challenges.
The award was given in different categories including economic, social development, education, employment, successful mother, and prevention of repression, in observance of Begum Rokeya Day 2018.
These women were awarded the title Joyeeta by the government.
Joyeeta Onneshone Bangladesh--a government initiative introduced in 2011-has had a tremendous impact on society in issues of women empowerment.
In Tangail, Kalihati Upazila Administration and Women Affairs Office jointly organised the function, Joyeeta Onneshone Bangladesh, at the conference hall of Women Affairs Office in the afternoon.
Among others, Kalihati Upazila Assistant Commissioner Nafisa Akter, Upazila Parishad Vice-Chairman Abdul Majid Tota, Women Affairs Officer Dewan Khairun Nahar, and Fisheries Officer Abdul Halim, spoke on the occasion.
A total of five women were given the award in Tangail. They are: Halima Siddiqa, Jahanara Siddiqa, Khodeja Begum, and Rina Begum.
In Satkhira, nine women got the Joyeeta Award in recognition of attaining success in different fields after overcoming difficulties and challenges in the district.
The awards were given to: Momtaj Begum, Kamrunnahar, Jahanara Khatun, Ostomi Malo, Gulshan Ara Khatun, Ambia Sultana, Monira Khatun, Sharifa Khatun, and Shahar Banu.
A function was held at Sadar Upazila Auditorium on the occasion. Additional Deputy Commissioner Anindita Roy addressed the function as chief guest.
Anindita says the government has taken various initiatives to create a women- friendly atmosphere in the country so that they can play an important role in the country's socioeconomic development.
Bangladesh has achieved tremendous success in women development and empowerment to become a model in the world. Womenfolk have proved their abilities, expertise, and efficiency in every field of our national life.
In Magura, a function was held marking the day at the deputy commissioner office auditorium in the afternoon where DC Md Ali Akbar addressed the programme as chief guest.
Among others, Civil Surgeon Dr Munshi Sadullah, Women Affairs Officer Fatema Zahura, and Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abu Sufian, spoke on the occasion.
Five successful women were given the award for their outstanding activities in Magura. They are: Ruksana Yasmin, Nargis Sultana, Dilruba Khatun, Hena Khatun, and Jesmin Rahman.
In Jhenaidah, a function headed by Kaliganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Suborna Saha, was held at the upazila auditorium in the morning.
Among others, Upazila Chairman SM Jahangir Siddiq Thandu, Upazila Vice-Chairman Motiar Rahman Moti, and Upazila Vice-Chairman Shahnaj Parveen, spoke the function.
Five women got the award in Jhenaidah. They are: Razia Khatun, Nurjahan Begum, Rita Biswas, Afroza Parveen Rupali, and Asma Khatun.
In Bagerhat, District Administration and the District Women Affairs Office, jointly organized a function at the conference hall of the deputy commissioner in observance of the day.
Deputy Commissioner Tapan Kumar Biswas spoke at the programme as chief guest, with Women Affairs Officer Hasna Hena in the chair.
Here in Bagerhat, five women got the Joyeeta Award in recognition of attaining success in different fields after overcoming difficulties and challenges.
They are Madhobi Biswas, Rizia Parveen, Momotaj Begum, Swapna Baroi, and Ambia Khatun.
Tapan Kumar said, “The Joyeeta Award will encourage women to face various challenges more confidently and become role models for society.”